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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Stafford to Birmingham
How to get from Stafford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stafford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C169411:39 PM0h39Stafford station (STA)2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$211One-way0 transfers
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C169411:39 PM0h39Stafford station (STA)2:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$211One-way0 transfers
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G0101912:23 PM0h33Stafford station (STA)12:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$221One-way0 transfers
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C1693712:39 PM0h39Stafford station (STA)1:18 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$211One-way0 transfers
G010231:21 PM0h35Stafford station (STA)1:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$221One-way0 transfers
W3337112:25 PM0h40Stafford station (STA)1:05 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$221One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 9 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains.
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