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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 train, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Leeds:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Leeds costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $31 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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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Leeds:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Leeds costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 7 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Leeds by train.
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