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. Stafford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
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 C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 40m 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 rental from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Most booked hotels in Stafford
Renting a car in Stafford
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.