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The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Church Stretton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Church Stretton to London:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Church Stretton to London costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $84 (€68) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Church Stretton to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 2:00 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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