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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 155 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£49 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Stafford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Stafford:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Stafford costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 22m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £29 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.
How to get to Stafford from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Luton to Stafford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Stafford are Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Stafford on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Stoke-on-Trent is a Staffordshire city known as The Potteries for its long ceramics heritage. Its six-town layout, bottle kilns and pottery museums give it a practical, industrial character.
Wolverhampton is a West Midlands city known for its industrial heritage, football culture and diverse communities. Historic buildings, busy markets and venues such as the Grand Theatre give it a direct, urban character.
Travel to Stafford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Stafford.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Stafford:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Stafford costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 22m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Stafford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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