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 December
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannock in December
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 33 km 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cannock, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Cannock to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Cannock Hednesford, Staffs is the busiest station in Cannock. Another popular train station is Cannock, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 186 km from Cannock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannock, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cannock takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Cannock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 33 km 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cannock, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Cannock to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Cannock Hednesford, Staffs is the busiest station in Cannock. Another popular train station is Cannock, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 186 km from Cannock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannock, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cannock takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Cannock

Airlines serving Cannock

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cannock

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannock

Most booked hotels in Cannock

Cannock Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
The Barns
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Barons Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£46+
Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Oak Farm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cannock Norton Canes M6 Toll
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£56+

Hiring a car in Cannock

Hiring a car in Cannock costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cannock is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cannock costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cannock is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.