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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Stafford to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Stafford to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 7m faster (38m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€16 vs €18). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- G01138
9:00 AM 0h33 Stafford station (STA) 9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G01138
9:00 AM 0h33 Stafford station (STA) 9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01138
9:00 AM 0h33 Stafford station (STA) 9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W29851
8:00 AM 0h33 Stafford station (STA) 8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers 
C169188:39 AM 0h41 Stafford station (STA) 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers- C16917
8:09 AM 0h39 Stafford station (STA) 8:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Stafford to Birmingham
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train 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 to go to Birmingham by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
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