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 April
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in April
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78.

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