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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m 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 $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).
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
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$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:50 AM2h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:45 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
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P2416810:45 AM4h34Deansgate (DGT)3:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$581One-way2 transfers- G01011+W880329:27 AM2h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$961One-way1 transfer
- G01015+W8803710:26 AM2h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:19 PMStratford-upon-Avon station (SAV)$961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 PM3h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:55 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- 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.
- 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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