The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA)
- Cheapest price on 15 Nov
- £87
- Average ticket price on 15 Nov
- £87
- Fastest journey on 15 Nov
- 3 h 37 m
- Average journey duration on 15 Nov
- 3 h 37 m
- Trains on 15 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA) will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
On Sun 15 Nov, we found 1 trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

7:42 3h37 Cambridge station (CBG) 11:19 Stafford station (STA) £87 1 One-way 0 changes

7:42 3h37 Cambridge station (CBG) 11:19 Stafford station (STA) £87 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA)
Trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 11:00, the last at 11:00. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 11:00 |
Last train 11:00 |
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Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA) trains for today, Saturday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:58 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h54 | 8:52 Stafford station (STA) | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:45 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h46 | 10:31 Stafford station (STA) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:59 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h53 | 9:52 Stafford station (STA) | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:45 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h46 | 11:31 Stafford station (STA) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h52 | 10:52 Stafford station (STA) | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:45 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h46 | 12:31 Stafford station (STA) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h52 | 11:52 Stafford station (STA) | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:45 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h46 | 13:31 Stafford station (STA) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h52 | 12:52 Stafford station (STA) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:45 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h46 | 14:31 Stafford station (STA) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h52 | 13:52 Stafford station (STA) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to Stafford station (STA) train
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