How to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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€13

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Cheapest

€17

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1h 19m

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53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon:

A bus is €0.27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4m faster (49m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon

How to get from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsW88155
    8:39 AM0h33
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    9:12 AMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsW88155
    8:39 AM0h33
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    9:12 AMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsW88155
    8:39 AM0h33
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    9:12 AMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsW88018
    9:29 AM0h50
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    10:19 AMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsW88032
    11:29 AM0h50
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    12:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsW88037
    12:29 PM0h50
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    1:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Chiltern RailwaysL38492 · CH031800
    9:42 AM1h23
    Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)
    11:05 AMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon

Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon:

A bus is €0.27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 53m.

The distance from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) and arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Stratford-upon-Avon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon:
  • 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Coventry. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stratford-upon-Avon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stratford-upon-Avon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Stratford-upon-Avon, you can explore cultural and historical sites like Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the River Avon, visit the Stratford Butterfly Farm, and engage with interactive exhibits at the MAD Museum. Discover the town's history on a guided walking tour, and visit Hall's Croft and Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare was baptized and buried.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Stratford-upon-Avon's main attractions, including Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, while also enjoying the town's charming streets and riverside walks.
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