Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.7 miles 128.2 km · straight line
98.3 miles actual route 158.2 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Stratford-upon-Avon?

The distance from Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon is 79.7 miles (128.2 km) as the crow flies. Stratford-upon-Avon is located NE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.3 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Stratford-upon-Avon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Stratford-upon-Avon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Stratford-upon-Avon

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Stratford-upon-Avon
52.19°N, 1.71°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 312.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM