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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Stafford

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£82

Fastest journey

1 h 16 m

Average duration

1 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Stafford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Stafford will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave London for Stafford every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.

Cheapest

C67722

06:431h47

London Euston (EUS)

08:30Stafford station (STA)

£171One-way

0 changes

C49239

06:361h28

London Euston (EUS)

08:04Stafford station (STA)

£341One-way

0 changes

C50088

07:162h29

London Euston (EUS)

09:45Stafford station (STA)

£1021One-way

0 changes

C50096

06:162h29

London Euston (EUS)

08:45Stafford station (STA)

£1021One-way

0 changes

C49374

06:291h20

London Euston (EUS)

07:49Stafford station (STA)

£1131One-way

0 changes

London to Stafford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Avanti West Coast C50096 Avanti West CoastC50096	06:16 London Euston (EUS)	2h29	08:45 Stafford station (STA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C49374 Avanti West CoastC49374	06:29 London Euston (EUS)	1h20	07:49 Stafford station (STA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C49239 Avanti West CoastC49239	06:36 London Euston (EUS)	1h28	08:04 Stafford station (STA)	0 changesDirect
West Midlands Trains C67722 West Midlands TrainsC67722	06:43 London Euston (EUS)	1h47	08:30 Stafford station (STA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C50088 Avanti West CoastC50088	07:16 London Euston (EUS)	2h29	09:45 Stafford station (STA)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast C49376 Avanti West CoastC49376	07:33 London Euston (EUS)	1h16	08:49 Stafford station (STA)	0 changesDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Stafford?

The best time to book your train from London to Stafford is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Stafford route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Stafford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Stafford.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Stafford

Trains from London to Stafford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

198 km

Average train duration

2h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 16m

First train

05:35

Last train

21:46

Price information

Train providers: West Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains trains London to Stafford

Travel to Stafford from London from £5 with Omio’s train partners West Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

London to Stafford train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £5

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.

London to Stafford train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £25
Virgin Trains frequency: 42 a day

FAQs: London to Stafford train

FAQs: Travel by train from London 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 London to Stafford.

Cheap train tickets from London to Stafford can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Stafford is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Stafford train travel time is 1 h 16 min for the 123 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Stafford leaves at 03: 57. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Stafford leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Stafford without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 9 direct trains from London to Stafford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from London to Stafford, you can count on West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Stafford. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from London to Stafford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 40.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stafford, located 0.2 miles (432 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Stafford from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Stafford is June.

You have options as you can travel between London and Stafford 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Stafford

London

Stafford

The major train station for departures in London is London Euston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your trip from London to Stafford.

London Euston Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
Sun: 07:00 - 00:00

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Nando's
The Signal Box
Delice de France
Tortilla
Starbucks
AMT Coffee
Upper Crust
Camden Food Co.
& many more

Taxis

Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

Accessibility

Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.

Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hilton London Euston
The Wesley Euston Hotel
Travelodge London Central Euston

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
Sun: 07:00 - 00:00

Public transport options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.