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.
When to visit Stafford
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 28h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 06m 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 78 miles and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in Stafford
Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Hiring a car in Stafford
Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84.