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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Stafford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
277 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Stafford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Canterbury to Stafford you need to make at least one change.
06:492h45
Canterbury09:34Stafford
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1 change
20:233h12
Canterbury23:35Stafford
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1 change
22:2310h07
Canterbury08:30Stafford
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3 changes
05:202h28
Canterbury07:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
06:142h34
Canterbury08:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
08:232h25
Canterbury10:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
11:232h25
Canterbury13:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
12:232h25
Canterbury14:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
13:232h25
Canterbury15:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
14:232h25
Canterbury16:48Stafford
£1781One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Canterbury to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 277 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£97 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Canterbury to Stafford train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:49
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:20 Canterbury | 2h28 | 07:48 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 06:14 Canterbury | 2h34 | 08:48 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 06:49 Canterbury | 2h45 | 09:34 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 07:19 Canterbury | 2h29 | 09:48 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 07:49 Canterbury | 2h33 | 10:22 Stafford | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Stafford
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Trains from Canterbury to Stafford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £47
Distance 277 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 05:56 |
Last train 20:23 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £47
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Canterbury to Stafford trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Stafford from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 28m
Cheapest Price
£63
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£179
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Canterbury to Stafford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Canterbury to Stafford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Stafford.
The train distance from Canterbury to Stafford is 277 km.
The train journey from Canterbury to Stafford covers a distance of 277 km and takes approximately 3h 16m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Canterbury to Stafford leaves at 5:56.
The last train from Canterbury to Stafford departs at 20:23.
Trains from Canterbury to Stafford run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Canterbury to Stafford.
Booking trains from Canterbury to Stafford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no night train service from Canterbury to Stafford.
The cost of a train ticket from Canterbury to Stafford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £97, while the average price tends to be around £97.
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Stafford is by coach, costing approximately £47.
The train station in Canterbury that goes to Stafford is Canterbury West (CBW), and it arrives at Stafford station (STA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Canterbury to Stafford.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury to Stafford.
To travel from Canterbury to Stafford, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Stafford
Canterbury
Stafford
The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your trip from Canterbury to Stafford.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Stafford is Stafford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stafford for your journey to Stafford from Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stafford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
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