Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stafford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stafford

With a population of 65,290, Stafford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Stafford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Littleton Arms (St Michael's Square, Penkridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stafford

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 miles from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 123 miles from Stafford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 65 miles and will cost you around $33. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 miles from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 123 miles from Stafford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 65 miles and will cost you around $33. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $2.96 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.47 and $47.30. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.96 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.47 and $47.30. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.