Cardiff to Stafford train
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Stafford
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Train schedule Cardiff to Stafford
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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Stafford
Fastest Journey
2 h 42 m
Average
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
164 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff for Stafford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Stafford
 | Distance | 102 miles (164 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 42 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £72 (€80) |
 | Train frequency | 34 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Cross Country or First Great Western Service |
Trains from Cardiff to Stafford cover the 102 miles (164 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 42 min with our travel partners like Cross Country or First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 34 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £37, but the average price of train tickets is £72. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Stafford.
Train companies: Great Western Rail and CrossCountry trains Cardiff to Stafford
For as little as £37 you can travel by train from Cardiff to Stafford with Great Western Rail and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Stafford from Cardiff you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
It’s easy to book your CrossCountry train ticket from Cardiff to Stafford online with Omio! Simply check the current CrossCountry train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route to Stafford from Cardiff as well as relevant travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. Prices for CrossCountry trains between Cardiff and Stafford start at £37 one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 102 miles (164 km). If you search for CrossCountry trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the CrossCountry tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when travelling by train to Stafford from Cardiff. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Cardiff to Stafford CrossCountry train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
Cardiff to Stafford train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 3 h 41 min
- Average Price: £37
- CrossCountry frequency: 13 a day
Looking for trains from Cardiff to Stafford? Great Western Rail is one of the best companies to travel with on the 102 miles (164 km) trip between Cardiff and Stafford. As an official travel partner of Great Western Rail, Omio quickly shows you the latest Great Western Rail train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Cardiff to Stafford routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable Great Western Rail train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Cardiff to Stafford, you can quickly see if the Great Western Rail ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Cardiff - Stafford train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with Great Western Rail!
Train information from Cardiff to Stafford with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 12 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 4 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff to Stafford
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Cardiff Central and arrive in Stafford.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Cardiff Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Stafford most often arrive at Stafford and need to travel around 0.2 miles (432 m) from this train station to the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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