How to travel from Stafford to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Stafford to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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$16

Average price

Cheapest

$21

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

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30m

Additional time*

45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

CrossCountry

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The cheapest way to travel from Stafford to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).
The fastest way to travel from Stafford to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

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

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from Stafford to Birmingham

How to get from Stafford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Stafford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsC16941
    1:39 PM0h39
    Stafford station (STA)
    2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsC16941
    1:39 PM0h39
    Stafford station (STA)
    2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01019
    12:23 PM0h33
    Stafford station (STA)
    12:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC16937
    12:39 PM0h39
    Stafford station (STA)
    1:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01023
    1:21 PM0h35
    Stafford station (STA)
    1:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33371
    12:25 PM0h40
    Stafford station (STA)
    1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stafford to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Stafford to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stafford and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stafford to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).
The fastest way to travel from Stafford to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

The distance from Stafford to Birmingham is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Stafford to Birmingham is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Birmingham 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 Stafford to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Penkridge, Crown Bridge and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stafford to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with Chaserider to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stafford to Birmingham:
  • 9 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Stafford to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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