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. 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, 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
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 7 km 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 0.5 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 185 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from downtown 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 center.
Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon
Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon
Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon
Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon
Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.