Trains to Stratford-upon-Avon | Tickets & Train Times

Trains to Stratford

Stratford-upon-Avon is located around 80 miles north-west of London. Classed as a Medieval market town, Stratford is a historic location on the banks of the River Avon. With one main train station that is located less than a mile from the town center, arriving in Stratford by train is very straightforward.

Which is the main train station in Stratford?

Stratford-upon-Avon train station is the main arrival point for trains from various locations. The station is operated by West Midlands Railway. It is a simple outdoor station with waiting areas, toilets, and some refreshment facilities.

Which train companies offer trains to Stratford?

West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, and Virgin Trains are among the companies that offer trains to Stratford. Trains travel from Marylebone and Euston stations in London, as well as various other locations in the UK. There are train connections available from nearby cities including Coventry, Birmingham, and Oxford, as well as those further afield such as Cardiff, Newcastle, and Glasgow.

Why travel by train to Stratford?

Traveling to Stratford by train allows visitors to enjoy the scenic English countryside on their journey. Flights from the US most often arrive at one of the London airports. From there, trains offer the fastest and most cost-effective way of getting to Stratford. The journey from London takes less than two and a half hours.

Before you travel to Stratford by train - good to know!

Best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford is a town dedicated to the most famous Bard. The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is based in Stratford and regularly present plays at three theaters in the town.

Dating back to 1196, the town is full of incredible architecture and is small enough to easily explore on foot. Look above modern stores to see excellently preserved examples of various designs created throughout the centuries. Black and white buildings with exposed beams, a 15th-century bridge and, of course, Shakespeare's birthplace can all be seen in Stratford.

Holy Trinity Church is a fine example of 13th-century architecture. The beautiful church is free to enter; however, there is a fee payable to visit the grave of Shakespeare.

There are several buses that stop on Alcester Road just along the road from the station. All buses travel into the town center in just five minutes. Taking a taxi may be a better option if accommodation is slightly out of town.