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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 train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Stafford:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Stafford costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
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.
5:15 PM2h55Leeds8:10 PMStaffordFind prices1 transfer
Cheapest
5:15 PM2h55Leeds8:10 PMStaffordFind prices1 transfer
Fastest
7:45 AM2h04Leeds9:49 AMStafford$1371One-way1 transfer
Other options
6:08 PM2h11Leeds8:19 PMStafford$1251One-way1 transfer
6:08 AM2h13Leeds8:21 AMStafford$1251One-way1 transfer
4:07 PM2h13Leeds6:20 PMStafford$1251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Stafford:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Stafford costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 Transpennine Express, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Stafford by train.
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