Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cannock travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cannock

With a population of 68,067, Cannock is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cannock to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cannock

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rag Restaurant (Ironstone road, Rawnsley) and Shoal Hill Tavern (Sandy Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Cannock

Cannock in February
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannock in February
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cannock

Plane

Although Cannock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 20 miles from Cannock. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Cannock departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cannock, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cannock to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Cannock Hednesford, Staffs is the busiest station in Cannock. Another popular train station is Cannock, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Cannock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannock, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cannock takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Cannock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 20 miles from Cannock. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Cannock departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cannock, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cannock to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Cannock Hednesford, Staffs is the busiest station in Cannock. Another popular train station is Cannock, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Cannock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannock, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cannock takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Cannock

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Cannock

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cannock

Average rates range from around £146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannock

Most booked hotels in Cannock

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Cannock Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cannock Norton Canes M6 Toll
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Novotel Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£66+
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Park Hall Hotel and Spa Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£71+
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The Stop - Hollies Truckstop Café
1 star
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Cannock

Hiring a car in Cannock costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cannock.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cannock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cannock is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cannock costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cannock.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cannock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cannock is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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