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 November
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 29 miles 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 2h 11m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 15m 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 Turo and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 75 miles and will cost you around £14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 85 miles.

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 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 2h 11m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 15m 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 Turo and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 75 miles and will cost you around £14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Most booked hotels in Stafford

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Abbey Hotel
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Holiday Inn Express Stafford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Stone House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Stafford
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£36+
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Crown Hotel - Stone, Near Stoke-On-Trent by OYO
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 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, 25% 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 £17.53 and £23.37. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stafford costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 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, 25% 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 £17.53 and £23.37. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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