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Shakespeare's Birthplace
Interactive museum inside Shakespeare's childhood home, exploring his family, writing, and Stratford background.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£8
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
1 h 11 m
Buses on 20 Oct
14
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Stratford will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 14 buses from Horley to Stratford, including 14 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Horley to Stratford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 43 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 43 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:25 |
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The table below shows live departures for Horley to Stratford coaches for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h20 | 22:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h10 | 22:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h15 | 0:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h05 | 0:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
FlixBus | 9:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h30 | 10:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h20 | 10:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h25 | 14:05 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h15 | 14:05 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h30 | 16:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h20 | 16:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h30 | 18:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h20 | 18:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h20 | 20:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1h10 | 20:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Interactive museum inside Shakespeare's childhood home, exploring his family, writing, and Stratford background.
Museum at Anne Hathaway's family cottage, with Tudor rooms and gardens that illuminate Shakespeare's early world.
Jacobean townhouse museum showing the life of Shakespeare's daughter Judith and 17th-century Stratford interiors.
Riverside public gardens with flower displays, paths, and open views beside the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Historic shopping street lined with timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and several Shakespeare-related sights.
Pleasant riverside walking area linking parks, boat activity, and broad Avon views close to the town centre.
A flaky pastry pie filled with steak and kidney in rich gravy. A longstanding British pub classic often found on menus in Stratford.
Battered white fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas. A staple British takeaway and pub meal widely loved across Stratford.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This comforting dish is a traditional favourite in English pubs and homes.
Long-established restaurant and deli known for Italian dishes, coffee and relaxed dining near the town centre.
Stylish restaurant in a historic building serving modern British dishes and cocktails with a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Traditional riverside pub serving British classics, cask ales and Sunday roasts in a historic timber-framed setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and hotels are often pricier in peak season, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional.
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Stratford City Bus Station -> Stratford Town Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Most Horley to Stratford buses use the Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) to London, Stratford City Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Horley and Stratford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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