With a population of 65 290, Stafford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stafford has to offer.
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. The shortest flight to Stafford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 1h 45m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city center, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the center.
Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 72 km and will cost you around $8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 113 km.
Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.