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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Stafford
How to get from Bristol to Stafford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Stafford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM4h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM4h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)10:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G008721:00 PM2h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:01 PMStafford station (STA)$1151One-way0 transfers
Other options
G008762:00 PM2h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:02 PMStafford station (STA)$621One-way0 transfers
G0086512:00 PM2h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:02 PMStafford station (STA)$1071One-way0 transfers
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W342892:33 PM2h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:46 PMStafford station (STA)$2761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM4h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:20 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM5h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:35 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM5h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Stafford by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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