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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) are great picks.
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 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.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 2h 06m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 10m 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.
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 105 km and will cost you around £6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 km.
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Stafford costs £30 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Stafford.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.