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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$41

Average price

$23

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Cheapest

$86

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

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30m

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5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

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3h 15m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Stafford is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $41 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from London to Stafford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Stafford take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 38m.

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Stafford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Stafford among Omio's users.

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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
    8:46 AM1h44
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:30 AMStafford station (STA)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsW05515
    8:46 AM1h44
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:30 AMStafford station (STA)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastL02244
    9:33 AM1h16
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:49 AMStafford station (STA)
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastL02178
    9:02 AM1h20
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:22 AMStafford station (STA)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastL02176
    8:00 AM1h23
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:23 AMStafford station (STA)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW02541
    8:33 AM1h16
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:49 AMStafford station (STA)
    $1901One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM5h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM5h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM5h10
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:15 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    $251One-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 $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $41 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from London to Stafford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Stafford take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 38m.

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Stafford by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Stafford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Stafford with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
  • 9 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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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