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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Manchester to Stafford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stafford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C72695Cheapest
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W05544Fastest
C75170Other options
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L64734+W05370Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stafford:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Stafford costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stafford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Penkridge, Crown Bridge.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stafford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Stafford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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