Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stafford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stafford

With a population of 65,290, Stafford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Stafford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stafford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Littleton Arms (St Michael's Square, Penkridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stafford

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stafford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £111 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 105 km and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stafford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stafford. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £111 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 105 km and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Most booked hotels in Stafford

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Holiday Inn Express Stafford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Stone House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Stafford
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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Crown Hotel - Stone, Near Stoke-On-Trent by OYO
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.54 and £23.39. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stafford costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.54 and £23.39. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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