The City of Stratford is located in the heart of southwestern Ontario.
The City is linked to Canada's major transportation artery; Highway 401, by Highway 7 & 7/8 or by: Perth Road 113/County Road 6: more...
From Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal - Follow Hwy. 401 west to Interchange 278 at Kitchener. Follow Hwy. 8 west through Kitchener, then join Hwy. 7/8 west to Stratford.
From Chicago, Detroit and Hwy. 401 - Cross into Canada at Detroit/Windsor and follow Hwy. 401 east to Exit 222 Embro Road (the next exit after Ingersoll), then follow County Road 6 north to Stratford.
From Port Huron Michigan and Hwy. 402 - Cross into Canada at Port Huron/Sarnia and follow Hwy. 402 east to Interchange 65 at Strathroy. Follow Hwy. 81 north for three kilometres (two miles) to County Road 19. Head north to Ailsa Craig, then follow Hwy. 7 east to Stratford.
ALTERNATELY: Take Exit 218 at Ingersoll instead of 222*. Follow Hwy 19 North through Ingersoll to Hwy 7 East to Stratford.
From Buffalo/Niagara Falls and Fort Erie - Cross into Canada at Buffalo, Fort Erie. Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) across Burlington Skyway to Exit 100. Take Hwy. 403 west to the Hwy. 6 North. Follow Hwy. 6 North to Hwy. 401 at the village of Morriston. Proceed west on Hwy. 401, exiting at Interchange 278 on to Hwy. 8 West to Kitchener. Follow Hwy. 8 west into Kitchener to Hwy. 7/8 west to Stratford.
Lake Erie Ferry crossings - In season, a ferry crosses Lake Erie between Sandusky, Ohio, and Leamington, Ontario. For information, call: 1-800-661-2220.
By Air: Four international airports are within a 1.5-hour drive of Stratford:
By Rail: Via-Rail provides a passenger rail service to Stratford on a daily service, all year round. For information, schedules and ticket information please call 1-888-842-7245 or visit www.viarail.ca
By Bus:
- Aboutown Northlink 1-888-666-5466 www.aboutown.com/northlink.php
Ticket Locations: Global Solutions, 240 Norfolk Street, Stratford
The Parlour Historic Inn and Suites, 101 Wellington Street, Stratford
Rates: Prices range between: $6.50 - $20.00
Routes: Route 3 - Wingham - Listowel - Stratford
Route 7 - London - Stratford - Kitchener (greyhound depots)
Route 9 - Goderich - Clinton - Stratford
*Routes contain numerous smaller stops, details available online - Stratford Direct
Stratford Festival's bus service for people visiting Stratford from Toronto - $20 round trip. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, video monitors, restroom, storage for larger items, wheelchair accessibility (must be requested in advance).
Buses depart from the InterContinental Toronto Centre hotel and travel directly to Stratford, with no stops. The driver will gladly drop off and pick up passengers at any of our four theatres.
Please note that you must have a ticket to ride, and you must book at least 48 hours in advance. Seats can be reserved through the Box Office at 1.800.567.1600 or online.
By Airporter: Stratford Airporter 1-888-549-8602 www.stratfordairporter.com Shuttle service between Stratford and Toronto and private sedans serving all airports. less...
