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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 03 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
37 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Solihull 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 Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 1 trains from Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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 Solihull 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 25 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Stratford-upon-Avon take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 6m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.71. The journey takes 37m versus 34m 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 Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:09 Solihull | 0h37 | 9:46 Stratford-upon-Avon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:09 Solihull | 0h37 | 10:46 Stratford-upon-Avon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 37m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 22:43 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Stratford-upon-Avon railway station -> Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solihull 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 Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon trains use the Solihull to Stratford-upon-Avon station pair, with some services arriving at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway. Use this guide to compare Solihull and Stratford-upon-Avon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Solihull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Solihull.
Wi-Fi is available at Solihull. ATMs are available at Solihull.
Ticket office support is available at Solihull. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Solihull: Parking, WC.
Available at Solihull: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solihull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Olton is 3 km from Solihull city centre. Public transport options include:
Olton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Olton.
Ticket office support is available at Olton. 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 Olton: Parking.
Available at Olton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olton: 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Widney Manor is 2 km from Solihull city centre. Public transport options include:
Widney Manor has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Widney Manor.
Ticket office support is available at Widney Manor. 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 Widney Manor: Parking.
Available at Widney Manor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Widney Manor: 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, 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: No.
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.
Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway is 2 km from Stratford-upon-Avon city centre. Public transport options include:
Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway: Parking.
Available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway: 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.
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