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Stations, bridges and harbours from our guide where we hold a photo; each links to the area page that lists it.
Without a car
Getting here
Train to Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon station is about a ten-minute walk from the town centre. West Midlands Railway runs trains from Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and Chiltern Railways sells journeys from London Marylebone with a change at Leamington Spa. 1
National Rail: Stratford-upon-Avon (opens in new tab) · West Midlands Railway (opens in new tab) · Chiltern Railways: Stratford-upon-Avon (opens in new tab)
Train to Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth
Warwick and Leamington Spa are on the Chiltern Main Line between London Marylebone and Birmingham; Chiltern says Warwick station is about 15 minutes' walk from the castle. Kenilworth station is on the Coventry to Leamington line. 2
Chiltern Railways: Warwick (opens in new tab) · National Rail: Leamington Spa (opens in new tab) · National Rail: Kenilworth (opens in new tab)
By coach and bus
National Express coaches serve Stratford-upon-Avon, according to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Warwickshire County Council lists the local bus routes between the towns. 3
National Express (opens in new tab) · Warwickshire County Council: buses (opens in new tab)
Once you are there
Walk each town
The sights in each town centre are within walking distance of each other. Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery is about a mile west of Stratford town centre.
Between the towns
Trains link Stratford with Leamington Spa, and Leamington with Warwick and Kenilworth. Warwick and Leamington adjoin each other. 4
Local buses
Warwickshire County Council publishes the bus routes around Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding towns. 5
Stops near each area
From our area guides (Stratford & Warwickshire): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stratford-upon-Avon station: West Midlands Railway, with some Chiltern Railways services. About a ten-minute walk from the town centre, according to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
- Park & Ride: Signposted from the A46. Buses into the town centre; the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust says it runs seven days a week in summer
- Windsor Street coach park: Coach drop-off. One minute from the Shakespeare Centre ticket desk, according to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Warwick
- Warwick station: Chiltern Railways, with some West Midlands Railway trains. About 15 minutes on foot from the castle and town centre, according to Chiltern Railways
- Leamington Spa station: Chiltern Railways and other operators. In the neighbouring town, on the line between London Marylebone and Birmingham
Royal Leamington Spa
- Leamington Spa station: Chiltern Railways (station manager) and other operators. On Old Warwick Road at the southern edge of the centre; step-free to all platforms, according to National Rail
Kenilworth
- Kenilworth station: West Midlands Railway (station manager). On the Coventry to Leamington line; step-free to all platforms, according to National Rail
No schedules or fares are copied here: check the operator or Traveline for the day you travel. Taxis and ride-hailing apps operate in most towns, but we have no sourced coverage data for rural areas, so do not count on one at short notice.
With a car
By car
Stratford is a short drive from junction 15 of the M40, close to the M42 and M6, and under two hours by road from London, according to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. A Park & Ride is signposted from the A46. 6
General rules (driving on the left, licenses, roundabouts, speed limits in mph, parking, tolls, EV charging): Driving in Britain. Charge points: Zapmap (opens in new tab).
To and from other regions
Straight-line distance from our region centers, and the fastest train time that National Rail publishes on its destination pages (not a schedule; it may include a change). Where we found no figure we say so. The full table is on getting between regions.
| To or from | Straight line | Fastest train (National Rail) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | 109 km (67 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Bristol | 110 km (68 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Cambridge | 120 km (75 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Cardiff | 136 km (84 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Cornwall | 325 km (202 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Edinburgh | 424 km (263 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Glasgow | 437 km (271 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Liverpool | 157 km (98 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| London | 133 km (82 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Manchester | 143 km (89 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Northern Ireland | 431 km (268 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Oxford | 61 km (38 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Portsmouth and Southampton | 158 km (98 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| The Cotswolds | 40 km (25 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| The Jurassic Coast | 188 km (117 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| The Lake District | 264 km (164 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| The Peak District | 112 km (69 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| The Scottish Highlands | 589 km (366 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| Wales | 147 km (91 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
| York | 194 km (120 miles) | No official figure found. Check National Rail (opens in new tab) | — |
Figures retrieved Oct 25, 2026 for the intercity data. Schedules change.
Stations in our data
14 stations and stops (Stratford & Warwickshire)
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via Nominatim search (may be incomplete). Fetched 2026-11-03. This is the list behind the near-me page, not a complete list of stations.
- Bearley (station)
- Claverdon (station)
- Dorridge (station)
- Hatton (station)
- Henley-in-Arden (station)
- Kenilworth (station)
- Lapworth (station)
- Leamington Spa (station)
- Stratford-upon-Avon (station)
- Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway (station)
- Warwick (station)
- Warwick Parkway (station)
- Wilmcote (station)
- Wootton Wawen (station)
Official links
- Shakespeare's England (official tourism site) (opens in new tab): Covers Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
- National Rail Enquiries (opens in new tab): Live departures and station facilities
- Chiltern Railways (opens in new tab): London Marylebone to Leamington Spa and Warwick
- West Midlands Railway (opens in new tab): Birmingham and Coventry services, including Stratford and Kenilworth
- Warwickshire County Council: buses (opens in new tab): Local bus routes and timetables
More on Stratford & Warwickshire: Stratford & Warwickshire guide · how to get there
Questions people ask
Can I get around Stratford & Warwickshire without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Stratford & Warwickshire. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Stratford & Warwickshire?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Stratford & Warwickshire in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.