Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 Littleton Arms (St Michael's Square, Penkridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 277
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 Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Stafford from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 176 for a 3h 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 Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 129 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 Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Stafford from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 176 for a 3h 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 Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,697 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,030 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,141 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 AED 80.65 and AED 107.53. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 AED 80.65 and AED 107.53. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.