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 Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Leeds takes 1h 26m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $120 for a 1h 26m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 161 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Leeds takes 1h 26m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $120 for a 1h 26m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.56 and $48.74. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.56 and $48.74. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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