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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
15 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
15 m
Trains on 19 Sept
37
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 37 trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA), including 37 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.
G0103819:040h16Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)19:20Stafford station (STA)£41One-way0 changes- G6658818:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)18:59Stafford station (STA)£41One-way0 changes
- G6659019:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)19:59Stafford station (STA)£41One-way0 changes
- G011439:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:59Stafford station (STA)£51One-way0 changes
- G010028:040h16Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)8:20Stafford station (STA)£51One-way0 changes
- G6658818:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)18:59Stafford station (STA)£41One-way0 changes
- G6659019:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)19:59Stafford station (STA)£41One-way0 changes
- G011439:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:59Stafford station (STA)£51One-way0 changes
- G011398:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)8:59Stafford station (STA)£51One-way0 changes
- W2987011:440h15Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)11:59Stafford station (STA)£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 23 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (17m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00998 | 6:05 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 6:21 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
 W70457 | 6:14 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h19 | 6:33 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70468 | 6:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 7:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29850 | 7:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 7:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70483 | 7:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h19 | 8:16 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01002 | 8:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 8:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01139 | 8:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 8:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70493 | 8:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 9:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01006 | 9:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 9:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01143 | 9:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 9:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70504 | 9:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 10:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01010 | 10:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 10:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29865 | 10:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 11:00 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70515 | 10:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 11:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01014 | 11:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 11:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29870 | 11:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 11:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70528 | 11:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 12:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01017 | 12:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 12:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29876 | 12:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 12:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70537 | 12:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h19 | 13:16 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01021 | 13:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 13:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29881 | 13:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 13:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70545 | 13:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 14:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01025 | 14:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 14:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01149 | On time 14:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 14:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70553 | 14:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 15:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01028 | 15:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 15:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29893 | 15:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 15:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70458 | 15:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 16:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01031 | 16:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 16:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01157 | 16:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 16:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01037 | 18:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 18:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66588 | 18:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 18:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70496 | 18:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 19:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01038 | 19:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h16 | 19:20 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66590 | 19:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h15 | 19:59 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W70505 | 19:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h18 | 20:15 Stafford station (STA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA)
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Trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 15m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 20:04 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Stafford station (STA) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Stafford station (STA)
Most Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Stafford station (STA) trains use the Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford station pair. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Stafford station (STA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stoke-on-Trent from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Stoke-on-Trent train station facilities and services
Stoke-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-on-Trent: 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 taxis: By the North end of platform 1, 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.
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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Most popular train connections to Stafford station (STA)
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