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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford to Stafford
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Stafford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 25 trains that leave Watford for Stafford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
7:381h52Watford9:30StaffordFind prices1 change- 8:381h52Watford10:30StaffordFind prices1 change
- 9:381h52Watford11:30StaffordFind prices1 change
- 10:381h52Watford12:30StaffordFind prices1 change
- 11:381h52Watford13:30StaffordFind prices1 change
6:511h12Watford8:03Stafford£1161One-way0 changes- 21:251h13Watford22:38Stafford£1161One-way0 changes
- 6:311h17Watford7:48Stafford£1591One-way1 change
- 22:071h34Watford23:41StaffordFind prices1 change
- 15:511h41Watford17:32Stafford£1331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Watford to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 173 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Watford to Stafford train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Stafford trains for tomorrow, 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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| 6:31 Watford | 1h17 | 7:48 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 6:51 Watford | 1h12 | 8:03 Stafford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:31 Watford | 2h14 | 9:45 Stafford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:38 Watford | 1h52 | 9:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 8:38 Watford | 1h52 | 10:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 9:38 Watford | 1h52 | 11:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 10:38 Watford | 1h52 | 12:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 11:38 Watford | 1h52 | 13:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 12:38 Watford | 1h52 | 14:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 13:38 Watford | 1h52 | 15:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
| 14:38 Watford | 1h52 | 16:30 Stafford | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford to Stafford
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Trains from Watford to Stafford run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 173 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 22:41 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Watford to Stafford trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Watford and Stafford from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Watford to Stafford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford 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 Watford and Stafford
Most Watford to Stafford trains use the Watford Junction to Stafford station pair. Use this guide to compare Watford and Stafford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Watford station do trains to Stafford leave from?
Getting to Watford Junction from Watford city centre
Watford Junction train station facilities and services
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Watford High Street from Watford city centre
Watford High Street train station facilities and services
Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford High Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Bushey from Watford city centre
Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:
Bushey train station facilities and services
Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bushey.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bushey: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Stafford station do trains from Watford 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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