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Church Stretton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Church Stretton

With a population of 3.927, Church Stretton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Church Stretton to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Church Stretton

Shropshire Raft Tours - Boat hire in the Ironbridge Gorge

When to visit Church Stretton

Church Stretton in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Church Stretton in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Church Stretton

Plane

Although Church Stretton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 72 km from Church Stretton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Church Stretton departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Church Stretton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Church Stretton to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Church Stretton is called Church Stretton, and is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Church Stretton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 216 km from Church Stretton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Church Stretton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Church Stretton takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Church Stretton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 72 km from Church Stretton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Church Stretton departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Church Stretton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Church Stretton to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Church Stretton is called Church Stretton, and is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Church Stretton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 216 km from Church Stretton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Church Stretton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Church Stretton takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Church Stretton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Church Stretton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Church Stretton

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Church Stretton

Most booked hotels in Church Stretton

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Mynd House
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Church Stretton

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Church Stretton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Church Stretton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.