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Compare train and bus for Stafford to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Stafford to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Stafford to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Leeds:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Leeds costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Leeds:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Leeds costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
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