Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Stratford-upon-Avon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$212
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 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 miles 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 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles 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 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 miles 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 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $335 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $85 to $983 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$110+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.86 and $43.82. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.86 and $43.82. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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