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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-21.96. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon
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.
- FlixBus4:50 AM2h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:50 AM2h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:10 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W880591:25 PM2h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$301One-way1 transfer - G01019+W8804611:24 AM2h55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$481One-way1 transfer
- G01011+W880329:27 AM2h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 PM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:25 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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 to go to Stratford-upon-Avon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus.
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