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
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about $113 for a 1h 39m 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 80 km and will cost you around $19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 113 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 only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about $113 for a 1h 39m 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 80 km and will cost you around $19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,463 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,382 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,775 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,187 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $3.02 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 $36.18 and $48.24. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.02 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 $36.18 and $48.24. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.