The cheapest and fastest trains from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stafford for Birmingham International Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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 coach and train for Stafford to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 47 km
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Live departures
Stafford to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Stafford to Birmingham International Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:25 Stafford | 0h47 | 09:12 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:21 Stafford | 0h51 | 13:12 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 47m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Stafford and Birmingham International Airport from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Stafford to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stafford to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stafford and Birmingham International Airport
- 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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