How to travel from Stafford to Manchester

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from Stafford to Manchester

How to get from Stafford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Stafford to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountry
08:00AM0h59
Stafford
08:59AMManchester
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountry
08:00AM0h59
Stafford
08:59AMManchester
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountry
09:03AM0h56
Stafford
09:59AMManchester
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountry
06:03PM0h56
Stafford
06:59PMManchester
$351One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountry
04:33PM0h56
Stafford
05:29PMManchester
$381One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
07:54PM1h11
Stafford
09:05PMManchester
$461One-way
0 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.

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You can travel between Stafford and Manchester by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Stafford to Manchester is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).
The fastest way to travel from Stafford to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 55m.
The distance from Stafford to Manchester is approximately 47 miles (76 km).
The average frequency per day from Stafford to Manchester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stafford to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stafford to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stafford to Manchester:
  • 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Stafford to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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