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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 31h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 36m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 129 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 31h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 36m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.81 and $47.74. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.81 and $47.74. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.