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Compare train and bus 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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to London:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Stafford to London
How to get from Stafford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stafford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W055058:32 AM1h52Stafford station (STA)10:24 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:55 AM4h40Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station3:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W029138:52 AM1h19Stafford station (STA)10:11 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W019809:24 AM2h14Stafford station (STA)11:38 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$661One-way0 transfers
- L021119:14 AM1h21Stafford station (STA)10:35 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$1901One-way0 transfers
- L022808:14 AM1h24Stafford station (STA)9:38 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$1901One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 AM5h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station4:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM4h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station11:10 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM4h40Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station11:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to London:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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