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Shakespeare's New Place
An interactive theatre exhibition about Shakespeare's life, works and legacy, with family-friendly displays close to the historic centre.
Cheapest price on 25 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 25 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 25 Sept
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 25 Sept
1 h 13 m
Buses on 25 Sept
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 25 Sept, we found 1 buses from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 13 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.


The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon coaches for today, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:57 Cheltenham | 1h13 | 20:10 Stratford-upon-Avon | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 18:57.
Distance 41 km |
First bus 6:15 |
Last bus 18:57 |
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