Description - Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in south Warwickshire, England. Celebrated as a birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is visited by several million visitors a year. www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk

Location - It lies on the River Avon, 22 miles south east of Birmingham. Distance from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon is 105.2 miles.

Stratford-upon-Avon hotels - www.hotels.co.uk

How to reach Stratford-upon-Avon -

COACHES - From London Victoria Coach Station. Please visit National Express coach to find out more.
Pros - Day return ticket starts from £18.90 (2009 prices). The coaches provide regular journeys to and from Stratford-upon-Avon. The coach journey lasts on average 3 hours.
Cons - The journey is too long.

TRAINS - From Euston and Marylebone train stations.
Pros - The return ticket starts from unbelievable £15.00 (2009 prices). Travel time is 2 hours 17 minutes. http://nationalrail.co.uk
Cons - None

CAR - From your hotel or private address.
Pros - Easy and comfortable. Travel journey by car from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon would last approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Cons - Expensive. The return trip for 4 persons from Central London to Stratford-upon-Avon starts from £223.00. For your money you will get FREE TWO HOURS waiting time at Stratford-upon-Avon so that you can take enough photos and even have a little bite before going back. Book a car.