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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to York will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stratford-upon-Avon for York 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 201 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford-upon-Avon to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 201 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Stratford-upon-Avon to York coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 Stratford-upon-Avon | 7h15 | 14:55 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Stratford-upon-Avon to York run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 201 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 201 km |
Average bus duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford-upon-Avon to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stratford-upon-Avon to York buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to York, Train Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Stratford-upon-Avon and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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