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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 coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 217 km
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3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Stafford
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.
9:457h10Southampton16:55Stafford£451One-way0 changes
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- 9:457h10Southampton16:55Stafford£451One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Stafford:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Stafford costing on average £56.
Other travel options to Stafford take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Stafford station (STA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Stafford by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Stafford by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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