Stafford travel guide

Stafford Tourism | Stafford Guide

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 3 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 Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
$72
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

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 $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

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 $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles.

Airports near Stafford

Airlines serving Stafford

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 1614 reviews)
$90+
The Moat House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 867 reviews)
$119+
Spread Eagle, Gailey by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1820 reviews)
$65+
Holiday Inn Express Stafford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3159 reviews)
$73+
Weston Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 309 reviews)
$179+
Vine, Stafford by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1837 reviews)
$55+

Renting a car in Stafford

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stafford, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stafford, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.