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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Stafford
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stafford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stafford:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (1h 42m by train vs 3h 15m by car) and roughly $15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($68 vs $82). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stafford
How to get from London to Stafford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stafford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1779211:46 AM 1h44 London Euston (EUS) 1:30 PM Stafford station (STA) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C17792
11:46 AM 1h44 London Euston (EUS) 1:30 PM Stafford station (STA) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34179
12:33 PM 1h16 London Euston (EUS) 1:49 PM Stafford station (STA) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C17848
8:46 AM 1h44 London Euston (EUS) 10:30 AM Stafford station (STA) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - C17892
9:46 PM 1h49 London Euston (EUS) 11:35 PM Stafford station (STA) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33931
11:33 AM 1h16 London Euston (EUS) 12:49 PM Stafford station (STA) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stafford:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stafford by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Lumo to go to Stafford by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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