There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
- Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spa
- Take the bus from Crown Hotel to McDonaldsX18 / ...
3h 29m£62–163Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gloucester Green Bus StationOxf
- Take the bus from George Street to West StreetS3
- Take the bus from West Street to NatWest Bank50
4h 52m£17–25Train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
- Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spa
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon
4h 12m£79–225Drive 82.3 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon82.3 mi
1h 40m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Pool Meadow Bus Station808
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsX18
3h 51m£26–45
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at McDonalds via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via London Paddington, Reading and Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Stratford-upon-Avon is 109 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Reading, and Leamington Spa in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to McDonalds via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Transport Museum in around 3h 51m.
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Train from Reading to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–11
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–11
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Crown Hotel to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
Bus from Transport Museum to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
Bus from West Street to NatWest Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1865 772250
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from George Street to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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