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Compare bus and train for London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $51 (€43) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stratford-upon-Avon
How to get from London to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stratford-upon-Avon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:05 AM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 AM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L38558 · L386276:00 PM2h06London Marylebone (MYB)8:06 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$201One-way1 transfer
Other options
L38496 · L385951:00 PM3h06London Marylebone (MYB)4:06 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$301One-way1 transfer
L38681 · L386154:00 PM2h06London Marylebone (MYB)6:06 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$401One-way1 transfer
L38688 · L385952:00 PM2h06London Marylebone (MYB)4:06 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:30 AM3h05London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM3h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stratford-upon-Avon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Marylebone (MYB) and arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Stratford-upon-Avon by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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