Stratford-upon-Avon
Getting There/Around
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Getting There:
By Air:
The Birmingham International Airport ( +44 8707 335511 / http://www.bhx.co.uk ) is located a mere 20 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Multiple shuttle, coach, and limousine services offer transportation to your final destination. Airlines providing service to the Birmingham International Airport include:
Air France ( http://www.airfrance.com )
Air India ( http://www.airindia.com )
Alitalia ( http://www.alitalia.com )
British Airways ( http://www.british-airways.com )
Continental Airlines ( http://www.continental.com )
KLM ( http://www.klm.com/uk_en/index.jsp )
Lufthansa ( http://portal.lufthansa.com )
Ryanair ( http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/ )
Swiss Airlines ( http://www.swiss.com )
From the airport taxi, coach, and bus services are readily available. Shakespeare Tours ( +44 1789 204083 ), Airport & Station Taxis ( +44 1789 299900 ), and Airport Radio Taxis ( +44 1789 267009 ) provide a taxi services to and from Birmingham Airport for around 40 pounds.
Rental Cars:
The following companies provide rental services:
Alamo ( http://www.alamo.com/ )
Hertz ( http://www.hertz.com )
Enterprise ( http://www.enterprise.com )
Europcar ( http://www.europcar.com )
By Rail:
Regular services to Stratford-upon-Avon are provided by National Rail ( http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ ).
By Coach:
National Express ( +44 8705 808080 / http://www.nationalexpress.com ) offers service to urban centers throughout England.
By Car:
Stratford is easily accessible by the M1, M6, M40, A3400 and M5 Motorways.
Getting Around:
Taxis, rental cars, and tour services are some of the most popular modes of transit in and around Stratford-upon-Avon.
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For a fun alternative way of exploring the city try Clarkes Cycles ( +44 1798 205057 ) or Pshley's Cycle Store ( +44 1798 297214 ).