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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stratford-upon-Avon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$203
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 24h 45m.

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 $77 for a 1h 35m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 121 km and will cost you around $15. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 185 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 24h 45m.

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 $77 for a 1h 35m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 121 km and will cost you around $15. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 185 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

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $240 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $74 to $1,066 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 24% 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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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$50+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$74+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.49 and $43.32. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.49 and $43.32. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.