Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon from $5: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

🚗 Embark on a picturesque journey from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon, covering a driving distance of 54.7 km. 💰 Explore the flexibility of travel costs ranging between £9 to £13 for a road trip adventure between these charming English towns. ⏱️ Enjoy a leisurely drive lasting approximately 42 minutes, immersing yourself in the scenic beauty of the countryside en route to Shakespeare's birthplace.

🚆 As there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon, travelers must plan for a journey with transfers. The route typically involves departing from Cheltenham Spa and making a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street, taking approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes in total. 🛤️ For one of the recommended routes, travelers can take a train towards Edinburgh from Cheltenham Spa, reaching Birmingham New Street, before transferring to a train towards Stratford Upon Avon with West Midlands Trains. The total journey time is approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes covering a distance of 127 km. 🗺️ Another route option involves taking a train towards Worcester Foregate Street from Cheltenham Spa, transferring to a train towards Stratford Upon Avon at Worcester Foregate Street station. This longer journey lasts around 2 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of 134 km with transfers along the way.

🚌 To travel from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus, you'll need to make a transfer as there is no direct route. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes. 🛤️ Route options vary in terms of duration and transfers. Depending on the route chosen, the journey can take between 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. Prices for the bus range from £4 to £6.