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. 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, 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
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $369 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $93 to $1,073 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 48% 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)
$48+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$143+
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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 $36.49 and $48.66.

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 $36.49 and $48.66.

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