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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stafford to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Stafford
Where to Eat in Stafford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Littleton Arms (St Michael's Square, Penkridge) and The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Stafford
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 29 miles from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stafford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about £35 for a 0h 54m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 123 miles from Stafford. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 25 miles and will cost you around £2. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 50 miles.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Most booked hotels in Stafford
Hiring a car in Stafford
Hiring a car in Stafford costs £38 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.