How to travel from Stafford to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stafford to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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2h 13m

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1h 43m

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5h 9m

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from Stafford to London

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

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

Avanti West CoastW01980
09:24AM2h14
Stafford station (STA)
11:38AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$471One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:45AM4h30
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
06:15AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW02913
08:52AM1h19
Stafford station (STA)
10:11AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02111
09:14AM1h21
Stafford station (STA)
10:35AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$641One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02972
08:24AM2h14
Stafford station (STA)
10:38AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$641One-way
0 transfers
West Midlands TrainsW05505
08:32AM1h52
Stafford station (STA)
10:24AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:10AM5h25
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
03:35PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:35AM5h30
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
02:05PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:45AM4h00
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
05:45AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Stafford to London: Journey Details

The county town of Staffordshire, Stafford is 220 kilometers north-west of London. The easiest way to make the trip to the capital from Stafford is by train, with the fastest journey taking around an hour and 20 minutes. Buses are much less frequent, with the trip taking approximately 5 hours, and involving a change at Birmingham.

Return trips from London to Stafford are also available.

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FAQs: Travel from Stafford to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stafford and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stafford to London is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to London:

A bus is $0.69 (€0.55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Stafford to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Stafford to London is approximately 123 miles (198 km).
The average frequency per day from Stafford to London is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stafford to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stafford to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stafford to London with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
  • 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Stafford to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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