The cheapest and fastest trains from Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winchester 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 Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 1 trains that leave Winchester 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 128 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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 coach and train for Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 128 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
27 Nov
28 Nov
29 Nov
30 Nov
01 Dec
02 Dec
03 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon
Trains from Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £71 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 06:31 |
Last train 19:08 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Winchester and Stratford-upon-Avon from £71. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
FAQs: Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winchester 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 Winchester and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
- 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
More options for your journey from Winchester to Stratford-upon-Avon
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
