Live train departures from Stratford-upon-Avon’s two stations, updated every minute from National Rail: Stratford-upon-Avon, a short walk from the town centre, and Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway, next to the Park & Ride. Below the boards you’ll find where the trains go, how to reach London and Birmingham, parking at each station and step-free access.
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Which Stratford station?
Trains call at both stations, a few minutes apart, so pick the one that suits you. Stratford-upon-Avon is the one for the town centre and the theatres; Parkway is the one if you’re driving in, because it has the bigger car park and sits on the edge of town by the A46.
| Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Station Road, CV37 6PL, off the Alcester Road | Bishopton Lane, CV37 9QY, at the Park & Ride |
| Walk to the town centre | About 10 to 15 minutes | Too far to walk comfortably: take the train one stop or the Park & Ride bus |
| Car park | 146 spaces (7 accessible) | 295 spaces (11 accessible), shared with the Park & Ride |
| Tickets | Ticket office and machines | Machines only, no staff |
| Step-free | Yes, all platforms, with lifts | Yes, all platforms |
Stratford-upon-Avon’s ticket office opens 7am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 7am to 7pm on Friday, and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Both stations are managed by West Midlands Railway.
Where the trains go
Stratford is at the end of the line, so trains head north through Parkway. There are three main routes:
- To Birmingham via Henley-in-Arden (West Midlands Railway): Wilmcote, Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden and Whitlocks End to Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill, with many trains running on to Kidderminster.
- To Birmingham via Dorridge and Solihull (West Midlands Railway): Lapworth, Dorridge and Solihull to Birmingham Moor Street, with many trains running on to Worcester.
- To Leamington Spa via Warwick (Chiltern Railways): Wilmcote, Bearley, Claverdon, Hatton and Warwick to Leamington Spa, where you can change for London Marylebone.
Birmingham trains run about twice an hour on weekdays, less often on Sundays. West Midlands Railway says the journey to Birmingham Moor Street usually takes around 50 to 55 minutes, and the fastest trains take about 37.
Trains between London and Stratford
London trains use Marylebone, not Euston. Chiltern Railways runs a few direct trains between London Marylebone and Stratford-upon-Avon; for most journeys you change at Leamington Spa (or at Birmingham Moor Street). Allow about two to two and a half hours. Check the Chiltern Railways journey planner for your day, especially at weekends, when engineering work can mean replacement buses. Coming from Oxford? See our Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon guide.
Parking at the stations
Both stations have pay car parks. Parkway’s is shared with the Bishopton Park & Ride, so it’s the easy choice for a day trip into Birmingham, or for driving to Stratford and taking the train one stop into town. Our Stratford parking guide has prices, a map of every car park and a parking calculator.
From the station into town
From Stratford-upon-Avon station it’s a 10 to 15 minute walk to the town centre: over the Alcester Road bridge, along Greenhill Street and Wood Street. Local taxi firms serve the station. For buses from the station, see our live bus times.
Last trains and getting home after the theatre
RSC evening shows can finish after 10pm. The last trains from Stratford-upon-Avon back to Parkway leave at about 11.15pm Monday to Saturday and about 8pm on Sunday, so Sunday evening visitors should check before they book. The live board above shows the next departures, including delays and cancellations.
Accessibility
National Rail rates both stations step-free (category A), with induction loops and tactile paving. Stratford-upon-Avon has lifts and staff during ticket office hours; Parkway is unstaffed, with help points. To book help, use Passenger Assist. Station notices, such as facilities out of use, appear at the top of the live board.
Stratford trains: quick answers
Is there a direct train from London to Stratford-upon-Avon?
A few, from London Marylebone with Chiltern Railways. Most journeys change at Leamington Spa or Birmingham Moor Street, and take about two to two and a half hours.
How long is the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham?
Around 50 to 55 minutes to Birmingham Moor Street on most trains, and about 37 minutes on the fastest, with roughly two trains an hour on weekdays.
How far is Stratford-upon-Avon station from the town centre?
About a 10 to 15 minute walk to the shops, the Birthplace and the theatres.
Is Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway the same as Stratford-upon-Avon?
No. Parkway is a separate station on the edge of town at the Park & Ride, one stop before Stratford-upon-Avon. Trains call at both.