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.
5:43 AM1h40Stafford7:23 AMManchester$111One-way0 transfers
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5:43 AM1h40Stafford7:23 AMManchester$111One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM0h59Stafford8:59 AMManchester$171One-way0 transfers
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8:11 AM1h29Stafford9:40 AMManchester$111One-way0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
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