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. 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 Littleton Arms (St Michael's Square, Penkridge) and The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) are great picks.
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 States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 06m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. 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 70 miles.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Most booked hotels in Stafford
Renting a car in Stafford
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.