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Harborough Museum
Local museum covering the town and district, with displays on social history, local industries and the famous Old Grammar School building below.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stratford-upon-Avon to Market Harborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 62 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Market Harborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 7m.
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Take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Market Harborough and enjoy the approximately 62 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 19:08 |
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Discover the best of Market Harborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Market Harborough trip today.
Local museum covering the town and district, with displays on social history, local industries and the famous Old Grammar School building below.
An independent museum on the canal basin telling the story of the local canal network, boats and engineering. A rewarding stop for transport history.
Museum at the lift site explaining the operation and history of the inclined plane and locks. Ideal before exploring the famous waterways outside.
A waterside area with locks, boating activity, walks and wildlife. Popular for relaxed visits and one of the district’s most distinctive landscapes.
The historic shopping spine of the town, lined with independent shops and period buildings. Good for strolling and taking in Market Harborough’s character.
Pleasant town-centre green space with formal planting, seating and space to pause. It is a useful break from shopping streets and nearby traffic.
Leicestershire pork pie is a hand-raised pastry pie with seasoned pork and jelly, long associated with nearby Melton Mowbray and widely eaten across the county.
Red Leicester is a traditional county cheese with a firm texture and nutty, mellow flavour. It is a classic local table cheese in Leicestershire.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese long linked with Leicestershire inns and markets. It is prized for its creamy texture and distinctive savoury depth.
Smart modern British restaurant in The Square, known for refined seasonal cooking and a relaxed but polished town-centre setting.
Popular independent restaurant serving British and European dishes with steaks, seafood and a lively, contemporary feel.
Casual café and restaurant with a loyal local following for brunch, coffee, cakes and light lunches in a friendly setting.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, but pricier than many smaller UK towns. Local buses are manageable, and rail trips can add to visitor costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford-upon-Avon to Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stratford-upon-Avon to Market Harborough trains use the Stratford-upon-Avon to Market Harborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Stratford-upon-Avon and Market Harborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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