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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stafford has to offer.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
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. The shortest flight to Stafford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 50m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 123 miles from Stafford. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $6. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 80 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. The shortest flight to Stafford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 50m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 123 miles from Stafford. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $6. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Most booked hotels in Stafford

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The Moat House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1139 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express Stafford
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2647 reviews)
$87+
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The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1596 reviews)
$104+
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Spread Eagle, Gailey by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1514 reviews)
$74+
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Weston Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 459 reviews)
$191+
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Common Farm Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 564 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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