Royal Shakespeare Theatre parties
Groups attending the Royal Shakespeare Theatre can share the 8 seater minibus, with seats for up to 8 passengers and capacity for 10 large suitcases across the party.
Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi.
From £150 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
from £150
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£170
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£245
Up to 8 passengers, 10 large cases
- Flight tracked, 60 minutes' free wait from landing
- Pick-up parking, tolls and ULEZ included
- Driver's name and mobile sent when your booking is confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
Limited booking slots left 01:29:00
Terminals served
4
Destinations covered
70+
Surge pricing
Never
Free wait time
60 min
Fare by terminal
Stratford-upon-Avon fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 90.4 mi | 1h 38m | 1h 45m | £150 |
| T3 | 90.4 mi | 1h 38m | 1h 46m | £150 |
| T4 | 92.2 mi | 1h 42m | 1h 52m | £155 |
| T5 | 89.7 mi | 1h 37m | 1h 45m | £150 |
The fare is per estate car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. It is the final price, day or night. There are no traffic extras, peak surcharge, airport charges added on the day or card fees. The drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included.
The route
The road from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon
Terminal 5 to Stratford-upon-Avon town centre
M25, M40, A46, A439
- Distance
- 89.7 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 1h 37m
- Friday 5pm
- 1h 45m
- Fare
- £150 from Terminals 2, 3 and 5, £155 from Terminal 4
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
- 1 Terminal 5 joins the M25 at junction 14. The car leaves the M25 for the M40 and follows it north-west.
- 2 The car leaves the M40 near Warwick and takes the first exit at the roundabout onto Stratford Road, the A46.
- 3 At the Marraway Roundabout the first exit leads onto Warwick Road, the A439, which runs into Stratford-upon-Avon.
Local rules
Driving into Stratford-upon-Avon: what a car can and cannot do
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No clean air zone
Stratford-upon-Avon is not in a clean air zone. England's list of clean air zones on gov.uk names seven cities, none in Warwickshire.
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Theatre and Shakespeare sites
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre on Waterside is 89.7 miles from Terminal 5. Shakespeare's Birthplace on Henley Street is 89.8 miles away, while Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery is 91.1 miles away.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the town centre is 8 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am. Its fixed price is the same at both times.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The fixed price has no local road charge to add.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Stratford-upon-Avon: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon Bridge Foot | Bridge Foot | 89.5 | 1h 36m |
| Town centre Stratford-upon-Avon town centre Wood Street | Wood Street | 89.7 | 1h 37m |
| Theatre Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside | Waterside | 89.7 | 1h 37m |
| Attraction Shakespeare's Birthplace Henley Street | Henley Street | 89.8 | 1h 37m |
| Hotel Premier Inn Stratford-upon-Avon Waterways Birmingham Road | Birmingham Road | 90.4 | 1h 37m |
| Hospital Stratford Hospital Arden Street | Arden Street | 90.6 | 1h 39m |
| Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon Arden Street | Arden Street | 90.6 | 1h 39m |
| Station Stratford-upon-Avon railway station Station Road | Station Road | 90.7 | 1h 39m |
| College Stratford-upon-Avon College Alcester Road | Alcester Road | 90.8 | 1h 38m |
| Attraction Anne Hathaway's Cottage Cottage Lane, Shottery | Cottage Lane, Shottery | 91.1 | 1h 39m |
Distances are from Terminal 5. The Stratford-upon-Avon fare covers any address inside the town.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon
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Royal Shakespeare Company
The company runs the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Swan Theatre and The Other Place. Its 2027 Stratford season includes Coriolanus, Richard II and Romeo and Juliet.
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Shakespeare sites
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust looks after Shakespeare's Birthplace on Henley Street, Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery and Hall's Croft.
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Visitors from abroad
The town receives between 2.5 and 3 million visitors a year, and tourism is its main industry.
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Hospital and college
Stratford Hospital is on Arden Street, next to the DoubleTree by Hilton. Stratford-upon-Avon College is on Alcester Road.
Calendar
When Stratford-upon-Avon is busy
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6 February to 20 March 2027
Coriolanus at the RSC
Part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2027 season in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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10 April to 22 May 2027
Richard II at the RSC
Another production in the 2027 season.
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6 July to 28 August 2027
Romeo and Juliet at the RSC
The summer production, with First Encounters: The Comedy of Errors from 16 July to 4 September 2027.
Comparing options
The train from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon
Train via London Marylebone and Leamington Spa
Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express, then Chiltern Railways
- Route
- Heathrow to London Paddington, across to London Marylebone, then Chiltern Railways with a change at Leamington Spa
- Changes
- Three, with your luggage: Paddington, Marylebone and Leamington Spa
- Arrives at
- Stratford-upon-Avon railway station, Station Road
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. Chiltern Railways shows the current price.
Chiltern Railways' own page shows a change at Leamington Spa, in addition to the crossing from Paddington to Marylebone. A car goes directly from the airport to your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Performances at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, visits to Shakespeare's Birthplace and connections at Stratford-upon-Avon railway station bring groups between Heathrow and Stratford-upon-Avon. Theatre parties and touring families can select capacity for passengers and cases separately. A car serves up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater minibus up to 6, and the 8 seater minibus up to 8 with more luggage space.
Shakespeare's Birthplace visitors
Families visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace can choose the 6 seater minibus for up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, or book the larger minibus when carrying extra luggage.
Railway station connections
Passengers using Stratford-upon-Avon railway station can take a car when there are up to 4 people (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. A larger group can travel together in either minibus.
Up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) travel in a car. The 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, the 8 seater up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, at one fixed price per vehicle. See the fare in the booking form, or read about the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Pickup at Heathrow
Where the driver collects you
There is no name board inside the terminal. Call or text once you have your bags, and the car comes round to Terminal Parking, or to the pick-up zone at Terminal 4. Free waiting time is 60 minutes from the actual landing time. After that it is £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Pickup guide for each terminal: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5. Late flight: flight delay policy.
Common questions
Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon?
+About 1 hour 37 minutes from Terminal 5 to the town centre off-peak, and about 1 hour 45 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route follows the M25, the M40, then the A46 and A439.
How much does a Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Stratford-upon-Avon taxi cost?
+Airport transfers cost £150 from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 and £155 from Terminal 4 for an estate car carrying up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. This price is final at any time of day. It includes the airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. The booking form shows the prices for a 6 seater and an 8 seater.
How far is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Heathrow Airport?
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How far is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Heathrow Airport?
+The distance from Terminal 5 to Waterside is 89.7 miles, taking about 1 hour 37 minutes off-peak.
How far is Anne Hathaway's Cottage from the airport?
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How far is Anne Hathaway's Cottage from the airport?
+It is 91.1 miles from Terminal 5 to Cottage Lane in Shottery, taking about 1 hour 39 minutes off-peak.
How far is Stratford Hospital from the airport?
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How far is Stratford Hospital from the airport?
+The distance from Terminal 5 to Arden Street is 90.6 miles, taking about 1 hour 39 minutes off-peak.
Are there road charges in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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Are there road charges in Stratford-upon-Avon?
+No. The town is not in a clean air zone, and the price is fixed in any case.
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