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Compare train and coach for Bristol to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stafford:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stafford costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £30 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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stafford:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stafford costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Stafford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Stafford by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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