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Outbound fromWatford Junction to Church Stretton by train
It takes an average of 5h 5m to travel from Watford Junction to Church Stretton by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (191 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Watford Junction to Church Stretton and tickets for this journey start from £28.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:00 | |
| Departure station | Watford Junction | |
| Arrival station | Church Stretton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 1m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £28.20 | |
| Train operators | East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Watford Junction to Church Stretton in 3 hours 1 minute
If you want to travel from Watford Junction to Church Stretton by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Watford Junction to Church Stretton by train to take around 5 hours 5 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 23 trains per day running on this route, which spans 119 miles (191 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Church Stretton. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Watford Junction to Church Stretton start from £28.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Watford Junction to Church Stretton
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Consider a Season Ticket
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