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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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stafford to London
Compare the available ways to get from Stafford to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to London:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $79.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 18m faster (1h 46m by train vs 3h 4m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 vs $82). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
C178986:09 AM 1h56 Stafford station (STA) 8:05 AM London Euston (EUS) $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C17898
6:09 AM 1h56 Stafford station (STA) 8:05 AM London Euston (EUS) $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34004_W34251
7:14 AM 1h21 Stafford station (STA) 8:35 AM London Euston (EUS) $188 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33943
6:22 AM 1h31 Stafford station (STA) 7:53 AM London Euston (EUS) $188 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33946
6:55 AM 1h32 Stafford station (STA) 8:27 AM London Euston (EUS) $188 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33950
6:59 AM 2h07 Stafford station (STA) 9:06 AM London Euston (EUS) $188 1 One-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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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to London:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to London costing on average $79.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 9 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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