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 Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) and Alberts Cafe (Victoria Park) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 37h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 08m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 50 miles and will cost you around $24. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 70 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 37h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 08m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 50 miles and will cost you around $24. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Stafford

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.21 and $50.94.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.21 and $50.94.