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There are 4 ways to get from London to Shakespeare's Birthplace by train, bus or car

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Train, bus  •  2h 50m

  1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spa
  2. Take the bus from Leamington Spa, station to Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds X18 / ...

Cheapest option

Bus  •  5h 17m

  1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station National Express / ...
  2. Take the bus from Coventry, Sainsbury's to Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds X18

2 alternative options

Train, bus via Evesham  •  3h 26m

  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Evesham
  2. Take the bus from Greenhill, Victoria Avenue to Stratford-upon-Avon, NatWest Bank X18

Drive  •  1h 44m

  1. Drive from London Paddington to Shakespeare's Birthplace 98.7 miles
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The cheapest way to get from London to Shakespeare's Birthplace is to bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 5h 17m.

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The quickest way to get from London to Shakespeare's Birthplace is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 44m.

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No, there is no direct bus from London station to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds via Coventry, Sainsbury's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

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The distance between London and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 83 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

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The best way to get from London to Shakespeare's Birthplace without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

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It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from London to Shakespeare's Birthplace, including transfers.

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London to Shakespeare's Birthplace bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

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London to Shakespeare's Birthplace bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds station.

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Yes, the driving distance between London to Shakespeare's Birthplace is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from London to Shakespeare's Birthplace.

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  • Distance: 82.9 miles
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between London, England and Shakespeare's Birthplace, England?

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry, Sainsbury's, and Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds in around 5h 17m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Stagecoach Midlands
Phone
01604 67 60 60
Email
midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Leamington Spa, station to Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£3 - £5
Website
Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Greenhill, Victoria Avenue to Stratford-upon-Avon, NatWest Bank
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£4 - £6
Website
Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Coventry, Sainsbury's to Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£5 - £8
Website
Stagecoach Midlands
Diamond
Phone
0121 322 2222
Email
comments@diamondbuses.com
Website
diamondbuses.com
Bus from Leamington Spa, station to Stratford-upon-Avon, McDonalds
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
Diamond
National Express

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details
Phone
+44 08717 818178
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£6 - £9
Website
National Express
Megabus UK
Phone
0871 266 3333
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£9 - £16
Website
Megabus UK
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Coventry
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£8 - £11
Website
flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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