Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stratford-upon-Avon

With a population of 22.576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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. For delicious green meals, Fed (2 Union St) and Yorks Café, Bell Court, Stratford (Unit 17 Bell Court) 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
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Coventry takes 0h 22m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 32m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Coventry, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 80 km and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 153 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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Coventry takes 0h 22m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 32m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Coventry, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 80 km and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 153 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 (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,134 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,629 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 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
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$133+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$178+
Stratford Manor Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$148+
Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$67+
Mercure Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$266+
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$164+

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.60 and $48.80.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.60 and $48.80.