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 November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 26h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $184 for a 4h 40m 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 U-Save and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $31. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 70 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 26h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $184 for a 4h 40m 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 U-Save and Sixt, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $31. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,896 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,389 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,167 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,551 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.39 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 $40.58 and $54.11. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.39 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 $40.58 and $54.11. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.