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.
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.
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles 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 0.3 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £29 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.