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.
When to visit Stafford
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. The shortest flight to Stafford from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,669 for a 2h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 72 km and will cost you around ₹ 584. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,252 for a journey of 126 km.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in Stafford
Average rates range from around ₹ 7,635 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,188 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Most booked hotels in Stafford
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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. 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.