Trains to Stratford-upon-Avon
Not long after arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon station, you can be in the heart of the town made famous as Shakespeare's birthplace. Walking east on Alcester Road, it's just 10 minutes to the striking half-timber architecture of the town centre, and the inviting riverside gardens. A few minutes more and you reach the theatres and the nearby Holy Trinity Church – Shakespeare's final resting place. Stratford-upon-Avon station first opened in 1861. It was once a stop on the Great Western Railway from Birmingham to Cheltenham, but has been a terminus since 1976. Direct trains to Stratford-upon-Avon from London Marylebone run via Leamington Spa on the Chiltern Main Line, and there are two trains an hour from Birmingham. Passenger numbers at the station have been eased by the opening of Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway to the north of the town, which mainly serves longer distance passengers and commuters who no longer have to travel into the centre to catch a train.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Buffet |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Please note that staff help is only available when the ticket office is open. To ensure that we provide the best service possible we recommend that customers who require assistance book with us and provide at least 1 working day's notice. We will always aim to assist customers whether they have booked assistance or not. Booking assistance gives you the extra reassurance that your needs will be met. |
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| Customer Service notes | We are open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank Holidays except Christmas Day. A recorded message service is available outside of these hours. ÿ **Stratford-upon-Avon is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme** |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Meteor Parking Ltd | ||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 320 | ||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 10 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | north of Platform 1 |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Part of station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level access to Booking Hall and adjacent platform 1. Also second level entrance direct to platform 1.ÿ The newer of the two footbridges has lifts providing step free access to platforms 2 and 3. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are not available |
First Class Lounge
Regular buses to the town centre depart from just outside the station where Station Approach meets Alcester Road - or you can pick up taxis immediately outside the entrance. There is level access to the booking hall and platform one (for trains to and from Birmingham) but there is no lift inside the station, so ring ahead to book staff assistance to use platforms two and three (for trains to and from Leamington Spa and London). Storage for 12 bikes is located on platform one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stratford Upon Avon train station open?
Stratford Upon Avon train station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Stratford Upon Avon train station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Stratford Upon Avon train station almost every day, although there may be less services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Stratford Upon Avon train station.
Are there toilets in Stratford Upon Avon train station?
Yes there are toilets available to use at Stratford Upon Avon train station.
Are dogs allowed in Stratford Upon Avon train station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Stratford Upon Avon train station, but should be kept on a lead or comfortable in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Stratford-upon-Avon
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Kidderminster | West Midlands Trains | 07:00 | 1 | On time |
| to Kidderminster | West Midlands Trains | 07:23 | 2 | On time |
| to London Marylebone | Chiltern Railways | 07:33 | 1 | On time |
| to Kidderminster | West Midlands Trains | 08:26 | 1 | On time |
| to Worcester Foregate Street | West Midlands Trains | 08:52 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Birmingham Snow Hill | West Midlands Trains | 06:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Birmingham Snow Hill | West Midlands Trains | 07:20 | 2 | On time |
| from Leamington Spa | Chiltern Railways | 07:28 | 1 | On time |
| from Stourbridge Junction | West Midlands Trains | 08:23 | 1 | On time |
| from London Marylebone | Chiltern Railways | 08:43 | Scheduled |