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Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train

First train

07:09

Last train

15:39

Departure station

Bishops Stortford

Arrival station

Stratford-upon-Avon

Journey time

From 3h 57m

Distance

83 miles (134 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways

Taking the train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon in 3 hours 57 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 9 minutes to travel the 83 miles (134 km) from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Chiltern Railways to Stratford-upon-Avon. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bishops Stortford and Stratford-upon-Avon by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon?

No, there are no direct train services from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon. Travelling from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon leave?

The first train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon leaves at 07:09. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon leave?

The last train from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon leaves at 15:39. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bishops Stortford and Stratford-upon-Avon by train?

Trains travelling from Bishops Stortford to Stratford-upon-Avon cover a distance of around 83 miles (134 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bishops Stortford.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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