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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Stafford:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Stafford costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Stafford
How to get from Leeds to Stafford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Stafford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM2h54Leeds7:09 PMStaffordFind prices1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4:15 PM2h54Leeds7:09 PMStaffordFind prices1 transfer
Fastest
1:45 PM2h05Leeds3:50 PMStafford€1121One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6:15 PM2h54Leeds9:09 PMStaffordFind prices1 transfer
- 7:15 PM2h54Leeds10:09 PMStaffordFind prices1 transfer
- 8:45 PM2h16Leeds11:01 PMStafford€1021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Stafford:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Stafford costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Stafford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Stafford by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Stafford by train.
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