Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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, 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

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 Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 23m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown 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 center.

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

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 Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 23m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 190 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown 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 center.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $47 to $705 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon by neighborhood

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

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Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 520 reviews)
$165+
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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1210 reviews)
$33+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2956 reviews)
$93+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1089 reviews)
$74+
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The Blue Boar Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1354 reviews)
$82+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3127 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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