The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 26 m
Buses on Sep 18
13
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Stratford-upon-Avon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 13 buses from London to Stratford-upon-Avon, including 13 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus2:00 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMBirmingham, Comet Road (Airport)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:20 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM3h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station11:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM3h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station3:10 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM2h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:15 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 AM2h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:30 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:35 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:55 AMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM2h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)3:10 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 133 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Live departures
London to Stratford-upon-Avon bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Stratford-upon-Avon buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 3:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:35 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 7:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:15 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 11:15 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 2:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h05 | 9:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 9:35 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 11:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Buses from London to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 133 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 16m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from London to Stratford-upon-AvonYou can travel by bus between London to Stratford-upon-Avon with FlixBus, National Express for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stratford-upon-Avon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Stratford-upon-Avon
Most London to Stratford-upon-Avon buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Stratford-upon-Avon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
Which Stratford-upon-Avon station do buses from London arrive at?
Getting to Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park from Stratford-upon-Avon city centre
Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park bus station facilities and services
Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park. ATMs are available at Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford-upon-Avon, Leisure Centre Coach & Lorry Park: Accessible for individuals with mobility challenges.
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