The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
7 h 27 m
Average duration
7 h 27 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading 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 Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading for Stratford-upon-Avon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 96 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 27 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 27 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, and a coach costs an average of £57.
Distance: 96 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:44 Reading | 7h26 | 22:10 Stratford-upon-Avon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon
Buses from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £41 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:20, the last at 15:56. The fastest coach covers the 96 km distance in 7h 14m.
Distance 96 km |
Average bus duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 14m |
First bus 06:20 |
Last bus 15:56 |
FAQs: Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Stratford-upon-Avon by coach. 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 coach, 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.

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