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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
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How to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 PM9h15Manchester11:15 PMStratford-upon-Avon$211One-way0 transfers
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2:00 PM9h15Manchester11:15 PMStratford-upon-Avon$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM8h00Manchester2:30 AMStratford-upon-Avon$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:20 AM8h50Manchester7:10 PMStratford-upon-Avon$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Stratford-upon-Avon by train.
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