- Must visit
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Flagship Shakespeare museum in his birthplace, with exhibitions on his life, family, and legacy in a preserved Tudor setting.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Stratford will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 4 buses that leave Birmingham for Stratford on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stratford:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stratford costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Stratford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 3h 32m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Stratford buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h50 | 2:05 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h00 | 4:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h20 | 6:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 5h55 | 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h55 | 10:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 6h25 | 12:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Stratford run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Stratford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stratford trip today.
Flagship Shakespeare museum in his birthplace, with exhibitions on his life, family, and legacy in a preserved Tudor setting.
Restored family home where Shakespeare's wife grew up; combines domestic history, collection displays, and attractive grounds.
Museum house exploring Shakespeare's daughter and son-in-law, with fine rooms, medical history, and landscaped gardens.
Historic timber-framed main street filled with character, shops, and classic town views; ideal for first-time walking and photos.
Pleasant riverside parkland with lawns, paths, and swan-filled views; excellent for relaxing walks near the theatre district.
Broad pedestrian-friendly route with heritage buildings, independent shops, and direct links to key Shakespeare attractions.
A classic British meal of battered fish and chips, widely eaten in Stratford and across England, often served with mushy peas and malt vinegar.
A slow-cooked beef pie with ale gravy under pastry. It reflects the hearty pub cooking common in Warwickshire and the wider Midlands.
Pork sausage wrapped in bacon, usually served with roast dinners. It is a beloved traditional side on Sunday lunches in local pubs.
Fine dining restaurant by Chef Paul Foster, known for seasonal British tasting menus in an intimate modern setting.
Historic riverside restaurant serving classic British dishes and afternoon tea in an elegant timber-framed building.
Well-known local restaurant focused on steak, seafood, and grills with a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and theatre can raise costs, but dining and local transport are usually manageable versus London.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: small change or no tip is fine.
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Stratford City Bus Station -> Stratford Centre, Stratford, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Stratford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Stratford buses use the Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Stratford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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