Written by Alexander Kopp, Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans
30/07/2025
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Stratford, Canada, has a municipal airport, a VIA Rail train station, and a transit hub for intercity buses on Downie Street, with an additional stop at the Wright Business Park.
By Air:
Stratford Municipal Airport (YSA) is located 6 kilometers north of the city and can handle various aircraft.
Nearby international airports include Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away, and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), about 45 minutes east of Stratford.
London International Airport (YXU) is another option, located 40.9 km from Stratford.
By Train:
VIA Rail offers daily train service to and from Stratford.
A train journey from Toronto to Stratford takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes and costs between C$33 and C$140.
There is typically one direct train connection per day from Toronto to Stratford.
By Bus:
Intercity bus services connect Stratford to other cities, including Toronto, London, Kitchener, and Brampton.
Companies like OurBus and OnexBus offer routes.
A bus trip from Toronto to Stratford can take approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes, with costs ranging from C$17 to C$85.
Some bus services, like OurBus, drop off at Platform No. 8, Cooper Terminal, Stratford Transit.
OnexBus offers routes from London to Stratford (starting at C$12.99 one-way) and from London to Toronto with a stop in Stratford (starting at C$20.99 for Stratford to Toronto).
By Car:
Driving from Toronto to Stratford takes approximately 1 hour 53 minutes to 2 hours, covering a distance of about 142-145 km.
Car rental services are available in Stratford from companies such as Avis, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Thrifty, with prices starting from approximately C$47 per day.
Turo also offers car rentals in Stratford, including flexible pickup options near the Stratford Festival Theatre.
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