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Shakespeare's Birthplace
Interactive museum inside Shakespeare's childhood home, exploring his family, writing, and Stratford background.
Trains from Melton to Stratford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Interactive museum inside Shakespeare's childhood home, exploring his family, writing, and Stratford background.
Museum at Anne Hathaway's family cottage, with Tudor rooms and gardens that illuminate Shakespeare's early world.
Jacobean townhouse museum showing the life of Shakespeare's daughter Judith and 17th-century Stratford interiors.
Riverside public gardens with flower displays, paths, and open views beside the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Historic shopping street lined with timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and several Shakespeare-related sights.
Pleasant riverside walking area linking parks, boat activity, and broad Avon views close to the town centre.
A flaky pastry pie filled with steak and kidney in rich gravy. A longstanding British pub classic often found on menus in Stratford.
Battered white fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas. A staple British takeaway and pub meal widely loved across Stratford.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This comforting dish is a traditional favourite in English pubs and homes.
Long-established restaurant and deli known for Italian dishes, coffee and relaxed dining near the town centre.
Stylish restaurant in a historic building serving modern British dishes and cocktails with a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Traditional riverside pub serving British classics, cask ales and Sunday roasts in a historic timber-framed setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and hotels are often pricier in peak season, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional.
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Stratford Station -> Tottenham Court Road, London
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melton to Stratford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Melton to Stratford trains use the Melton to Stratford (London) station pair, with some services arriving at Maryland. Use this guide to compare Melton and Stratford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Melton has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Melton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Melton: Parking.
Available at Melton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Stratford (London) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford (London).
Wi-Fi is available at Stratford (London). ATMs are available at Stratford (London).
Ticket office support is available at Stratford (London). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234.
Available at Stratford (London): Parking, WC.
Available at Stratford (London): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford (London): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Maryland has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Maryland.
Wi-Fi is available at Maryland.
Ticket office support is available at Maryland. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maryland: Parking, WC.
Available at Maryland: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maryland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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