The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe station (CRE) 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 Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave Crewe station (CRE) for Stafford station (STA) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 38 km
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Live departures
Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:32 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h18 | 14:50 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:54 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h19 | 16:13 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:04 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h18 | 16:22 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA)
Trains from Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 17m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Crewe station (CRE) and Stafford station (STA) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe station (CRE) to Stafford station (STA) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stafford station (STA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Crewe station (CRE) and Stafford station (STA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
- 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
- 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
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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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