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 29 miles from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
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 AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 40m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 45 miles and will cost you around AED 29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in Stafford
Average rates range from around AED 344 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 624 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Hiring a car in Stafford
Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 81.97 and AED 109.30. 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.