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Compare train and coach for Southampton to Stafford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Stafford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a coach costs an average of £33.
Distance: 217 km
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3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Stafford from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Stafford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:457h10Southampton17:55Stafford£321One-way0 changes
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- 10:457h10Southampton17:55Stafford£321One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Southampton to Stafford
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Stafford:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Southampton to Stafford costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Stafford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
- Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Stafford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stafford by coach.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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