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 March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 29 miles from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $253 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $32. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 100 miles.

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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $253 for a 3h 15m 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 U-Save, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $32. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,918 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,668 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.95. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.95. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.