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. 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, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 573
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 573
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

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 0h 52m and costs around RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 188 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 201 km and will cost you around RM 28. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 47 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.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

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 0h 52m and costs around RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 188 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 201 km and will cost you around RM 28. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 47 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.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,265 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,954 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (861 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around RM 601 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 909 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 682+
The Billesley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 770+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 687+
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 556+
Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 330+
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 803+

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay RM 8.89 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 RM 106.66 and RM 142.21. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Class Economy Car 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.

Expect to pay RM 8.89 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 RM 106.66 and RM 142.21. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Class Economy Car 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.