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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 46 km from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $256 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $270 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 129 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around $256 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $270 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 129 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.