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, Prospero (Greenhill Street) and Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 448
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 448
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 217 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 217 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 (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around AED 459 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 663 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)
AED 414+
The Billesley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 543+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 386+
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 366+
Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 251+
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 442+

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. 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.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. 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.