How to travel from London to Stafford

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Compare train and bus for London to Stafford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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$40

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$23

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2h 8m

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1h 38m

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5h 7m

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4h 37m

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from London to Stafford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

West Midlands TrainsW05515
08:46AM1h44
London Euston (EUS)
10:30AMStafford station (STA)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM4h26
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:25AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02244
09:33AM1h16
London Euston (EUS)
10:49AMStafford station (STA)
$921One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02178
09:02AM1h20
London Euston (EUS)
10:22AMStafford station (STA)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02176
08:00AM1h23
London Euston (EUS)
09:23AMStafford station (STA)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02541
08:33AM1h16
London Euston (EUS)
09:49AMStafford station (STA)
$1711One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM4h50
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
12:20PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
$281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30AM5h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:20PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM5h10
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
05:20PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Stafford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Stafford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Stafford is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from London to Stafford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Stafford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from London to Stafford is approximately 123 miles (198 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Stafford is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Stafford:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Stafford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Stafford by flight.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Stafford by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stafford by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Stafford with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 9 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Stafford often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, London Euston (EUS), Manchester, Wolverhampton. 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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