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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 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redditch 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 Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 21 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-13.76. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P69241+ L37368 · L37501 | 8:01 Redditch station (RDC) | 2h12 | 10:13 Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 2 changes | |
W00341 · W88104 | 8:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 2h03 | 10:34 Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 1 change | |
P69250 · W88122 | 9:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 2h03 | 11:34 Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 1 change | |
P69254+ L37442 · L37422 | 10:01 Redditch station (RDC) | 2h12 | 12:13 Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 2 changes | |
L12498 · W88127 | 10:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 2h03 | 12:34 Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 1 change | |
L12496 · W88131 | 11:31 Redditch station (RDC) | 2h03 | 13:34 Stratford-upon-Avon station (SAV) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 21:43 |
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The town's main historic shopping street, lined with timber-framed buildings, independent shops and easy access to major Shakespeare sites.
A canal basin walking area with colourful narrowboats, waterside paths and links to the theatre, parks and local pubs nearby.
A slow-cooked Warwickshire stew of beef, root vegetables and onions. It reflects hearty Midlands farm cooking suited to colder weather.
A traditional Warwickshire fruit cheese made by reducing apples with cider until firm. It is a historic local preserve often served with cheese.
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Refined modern British dining in an elegant country-house setting just outside town, known for tasting menus and carefully prepared seasonal dishes.
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Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Stratford-upon-Avon railway station -> Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redditch 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.

Most Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon trains use the Redditch to Stratford-upon-Avon station pair. Use this guide to compare Redditch and Stratford-upon-Avon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Redditch has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Redditch.
Ticket office support is available at Redditch. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Redditch: Parking.
Available at Redditch: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redditch: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the car park, outside the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Stratford-upon-Avon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford-upon-Avon.
Ticket office support is available at Stratford-upon-Avon. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Stratford-upon-Avon: Parking, WC.
Available at Stratford-upon-Avon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford-upon-Avon: 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.
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