How to travel from Bristol to Stafford

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Stafford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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$53

Average price

Cheapest

$41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 7m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Stafford is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stafford:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stafford costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Stafford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Stafford take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Stafford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Stafford among Omio's users.

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from Bristol to Stafford

How to get from Bristol to Stafford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Stafford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM4h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM4h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00872
    1:00 PM2h01
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    3:01 PMStafford station (STA)
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00876
    2:00 PM2h02
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    4:02 PMStafford station (STA)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00865
    12:00 PM2h02
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    2:02 PMStafford station (STA)
    $1071One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01080+Avanti West CoastW34289
    2:33 PM2h13
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    4:46 PMStafford station (STA)
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 PM4h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    5:20 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM5h20
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:35 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 AM5h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Stafford

Travel to Stafford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Stafford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Stafford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Stafford is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stafford:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stafford costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Stafford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Stafford take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 14m.

The distance from Bristol to Stafford is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Stafford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Stafford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Stafford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Stafford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Stafford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Stafford:
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Stafford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, London Euston (EUS), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stafford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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