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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 0m by train vs 1h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
8:36 AM 1h33 Manchester 10:09 AM Stafford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:36 AM 1h33 Manchester 10:09 AM Stafford $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:03 AM 0h56 Manchester 9:59 AM Stafford $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:36 AM 1h33 Manchester 9:09 AM Stafford $22 1 One-way 0 transfers7:03 AM 0h56 Manchester 7:59 AM Stafford $24 1 One-way 0 transfers8:35 AM 1h45 Manchester 10:20 AM Stafford $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stafford as scheduled services by bus and train 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Stafford by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
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