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.

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
₹ 6005
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6005
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around ₹ 1,585 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 3,337 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 78 miles and will cost you around ₹ 751. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 120 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around ₹ 1,585 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 3,337 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 78 miles and will cost you around ₹ 751. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Stafford

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (4,622 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stafford

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,184 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
₹ 7,735+
The Moat House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,926+
Holiday Inn Express Stafford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,843+
Weston Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,768+
Vine, Stafford by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 4,672+

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. 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 (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. 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 (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.