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 December
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 Christchurch and takes around 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 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 Christchurch and takes around 36h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $124 for a 3h 07m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 km and will cost you around $8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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