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.

Where to Eat in Stafford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
€67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
€67
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 46 km from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Stafford from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 40m 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.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around €8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Stafford from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 40m 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.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around €8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Stafford

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Most booked hotels in Stafford

The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€87+
The Moat House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€110+
Holiday Inn Express Stafford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€66+
Weston Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€165+
Vine, Stafford by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€52+

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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.