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.
Activities & attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon
Activities
Shopping
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.
When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 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.
Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon
Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon
Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon
Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £26 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.