Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 27 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stratford-upon-Avon has to offer.

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. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 511
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 511
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 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to London takes 1h 05m and costs around AED 525 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 283 for a 1h 42m 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.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 90 miles and will cost you around AED 103. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 125 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.

Plane

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 Avianca, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to London takes 1h 05m and costs around AED 525 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 283 for a 1h 42m 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.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 90 miles and will cost you around AED 103. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 125 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.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,932 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around AED 520 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 772 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from AED 147 to AED 1,263 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 432+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 445+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 414+
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The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 360+
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Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 288+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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