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 February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 40m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 134 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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 40m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 134 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,207 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,312 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,167 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.59 and $47.46. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.59 and $47.46. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.