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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stafford:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
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.
- C178488:46 AM1h44London Euston (EUS)10:30 AMStafford station (STA)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C178488:46 AM1h44London Euston (EUS)10:30 AMStafford station (STA)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W341859:33 AM1h16London Euston (EUS)10:49 AMStafford station (STA)$901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W340119:00 AM1h22London Euston (EUS)10:22 AMStafford station (STA)$1131One-way0 transfers
- C013048:00 AM1h23London Euston (EUS)9:23 AMStafford station (STA)$1131One-way0 transfers
- W342738:33 AM1h16London Euston (EUS)9:49 AMStafford station (STA)$1681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station2:30 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM4h26London, Victoria Coach Station4:25 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 AM5h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:15 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stafford:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stafford costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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