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Compare train for Stafford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $21 (€17) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Stafford to Manchester
How to get from Stafford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stafford to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G0078610:33 AM1h00Stafford station (STA)11:33 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G0078610:33 AM1h00Stafford station (STA)11:33 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G0085711:33 AM0h57Stafford station (STA)12:30 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G007849:32 AM1h05Stafford station (STA)10:37 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way0 transfers
W3317211:56 AM1h06Stafford station (STA)1:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$451One-way0 transfers- W3309810:58 AM1h07Stafford station (STA)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$451One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Stafford to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Penkridge, Crown Bridge and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
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