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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m 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 $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:55 AM4h40Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station3:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:55 AM4h40Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station3:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3397512:53 PM1h16Stafford station (STA)2:09 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C1780612:32 PM1h52Stafford station (STA)2:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$271One-way0 transfers
- C178986:09 AM1h56Stafford station (STA)8:05 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$271One-way0 transfers
- C178848:32 AM1h52Stafford station (STA)10:24 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 AM5h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station4:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:45 AM4h05Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station5:50 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:45 AM4h30Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way0 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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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to London:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights 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 West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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