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

Henley-on-Thames travel guide

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With a population of 10,747, Henley-on-Thames is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Henley-on-Thames to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Henley-on-Thames

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Plough Shiplake (Reading Road) and Piccolino - Henley-on-Thames (20 Market Pl) are great picks.

When to visit Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Henley-on-Thames in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Henley-on-Thames

Plane

Although Henley-on-Thames doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 28 miles from Henley-on-Thames. The shortest domestic flight to Henley-on-Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Henley-on-Thames, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Henley-on-Thames to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Henley-on-Thames Wargrave, Berks is the busiest station in Henley-on-Thames. Another popular train station is Henley-on-Thames Shiplake, Oxon, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Henley-on-Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 miles from Henley-on-Thames. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Henley-on-Thames using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Henley-on-Thames takes 115 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Henley-on-Thames doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 28 miles from Henley-on-Thames. The shortest domestic flight to Henley-on-Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Henley-on-Thames, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Henley-on-Thames to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Henley-on-Thames Wargrave, Berks is the busiest station in Henley-on-Thames. Another popular train station is Henley-on-Thames Shiplake, Oxon, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Henley-on-Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 miles from Henley-on-Thames. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Henley-on-Thames using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Henley-on-Thames takes 115 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Henley-on-Thames

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Henley-on-Thames

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
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United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Henley-on-Thames

Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Henley-on-Thames

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The Stag and Huntsman at Hambleden
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Badgemore Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Relais Henley
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Henley-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Rioshouse Henley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hiring a car in Henley-on-Thames

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Henley-on-Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Henley-on-Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52.

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