The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Canterbury 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 trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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 Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 217 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£78 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon train times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:20 Canterbury | 4h53 | 09:13 Stratford-upon-Avon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon
Trains from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 15:23. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 06:31 |
Last train 15:23 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Stratford-upon-Avon by train. 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 train, 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Red Line Taxis (Wheelchair Access) 017889 777365
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the front of the station.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 07:00-18:30 and Sunday 10:00-16:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: north of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: In Station Drive
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One waiting shelter on each platform, open 24 hours.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Within station forecourt area, adjacent to station entrance.
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