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
- Monday to Thursday open from 07:00:00 until 18:00:00
- Friday open from 07:00:00 until 19:00:00
- Saturday open from 07:00:00 until 18:00:00
- Sunday open from 09:00:00 until 16:00:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Buffet |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Level access to Booking Hall and adjacent platform 1. Also second level entrance direct to platform 1. The newer of the two footbridges has lifts providing step free access to platforms 2 and 3. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 07:00-18:30 and Sunday 10:00-16:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes |
This station is not staffed at all times, when this station is unstaffed we can accept bookings for boarding and alighting Assistance.
All of our trains have ramps on board that our conductors are trained to use.
We recommend booking Assistance 24 hours in advance for this and all other Assistance requests, (you can book further in advance if you wish).Please contact West Midlands Railway Passenger Assist team on 0800 0248998
Open: 08:00 - 22:00 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and
Boxing Day)
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| Customer Service notes |
Please contact our Contact Centre
team on: 0333 311 0039. Who are open during the following times:
Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except
Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
**Stratford-upon-Avon is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme** |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Indigo |
| Car parking spaces | 320 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 20 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | north of Platform 1 |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Stratford-upon-Avon station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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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 | 08:26 | 1 | On time |
| to Kidderminster | West Midlands Trains | 08:52 | 1 | On time |
| to Kidderminster | Chiltern Railways | 09:00 | 2 | On time |
| to Kidderminster | West Midlands Trains | 09:26 | 1 | On time |
| to Kidderminster | West Midlands Trains | 10:01 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Stourbridge Junction | West Midlands Trains | 08:23 | 1 | On time |
| from Stourbridge Junction | West Midlands Trains | 08:48 | 1 | On time |
| from Stourbridge Junction | Chiltern Railways | 08:59 | 2 | Late |
| from Stourbridge Junction | West Midlands Trains | 09:21 | 1 | On time |
| from Stourbridge Junction | West Midlands Trains | 09:43 | 1 | On time |