What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus and train which costs £15 - £29 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at NatWest Bank via Birmingham Coach Station and Solihull Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The distance between Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon is 107 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £23 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon bus from?

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon train from?

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon bus arrive?

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon train arrive?

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon?

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Where can I stay near Stratford-upon-Avon?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-AvonKidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
3h 1m
£23–74
Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Solihull Rail Station6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Solihull Station Interchange to NatWest BankX20
5h 15m
£11–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Stratford-upon-AvonKidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
4h 5m
£16–29
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon107.2 mi
2h 20m
£27–38

Manchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot

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3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to NatWest Bank via Birmingham Coach Station, Solihull Rail Station, and Solihull Station Interchange in around 5h 15m.

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