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, Alberts Cafe (Victoria Park) and The Yard Stafford (Unit BEspleys YardStafford Riverside) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $108 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 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 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $108 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,038 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,128 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.