Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22.576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$173+
The Billesley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$226+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$161+
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$153+
Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$105+
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$184+

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.