How to travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon

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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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$42

Average price

$18

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$56

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 5m

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2h 35m

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30m

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3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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2h 23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $42 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

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

Bus takes on average 2h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM2h55
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM2h55
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM2h45
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33371+West Midlands TrainsW88051+Northern RailP24168
    10:45 AM4h34
    Deansgate (DGT)
    3:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01011+West Midlands TrainsW88032
    9:27 AM2h52
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01015+West Midlands TrainsW88037
    10:26 AM2h53
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    1:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM3h00
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 PM2h45
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 PM3h15
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    4:55 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average $42 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

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

Bus takes on average 2h 52m.

The distance from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is approximately 91 miles (148 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Oxford, Leamington Spa, Warwick. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stratford-upon-Avon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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