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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Stafford
Cheapest price
£184
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Stafford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Stafford will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £184.
To travel from Portsmouth to Stafford you need to make at least one change.
5:004h32Portsmouth9:32Stafford£1841One-way1 change- 6:284h03Portsmouth10:31Stafford£1841One-way1 change
- 7:294h03Portsmouth11:32Stafford£1841One-way1 change
- 22:469h45Portsmouth8:31Stafford£1961One-way1 change
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8:274h04Portsmouth12:31Stafford£1991One-way1 change
- 16:294h02Portsmouth20:31Stafford£1991One-way1 change
- 17:294h02Portsmouth21:31Stafford£1991One-way1 change
- 6:284h03Portsmouth10:31Stafford£1841One-way1 change
- 7:294h03Portsmouth11:32Stafford£1841One-way1 change
- 18:294h03Portsmouth22:32Stafford£1991One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 234 km
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£115 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to Stafford train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Stafford trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 9:33 Portsmouth | 4h17 | 13:50 Stafford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Stafford
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Trains from Portsmouth to Stafford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 5:44 |
Last train 22:26 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Portsmouth to Stafford trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Portsmouth and Stafford from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Stafford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Stafford 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Stafford
Most Portsmouth to Stafford trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to Stafford station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and Stafford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Portsmouth station do trains to Stafford leave from?
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Fratton from Portsmouth city centre
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton train station facilities and services
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fratton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Portsmouth Harbour from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour train station facilities and services
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Stafford station do trains from Portsmouth arrive at?
Getting to Stafford from Stafford city centre
Stafford train station facilities and services
Stafford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stafford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Stafford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stafford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stafford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stafford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stafford: 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.
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