How to get from Stafford to London
- 196 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
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We compared the ways to travel from Stafford to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 34m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 196 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
196 km
Stafford to London: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Stafford → LondontrainAvanti West Coast·1h 34m
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Search my dateDepartures from Stafford to London
Avanti West Coast runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:57 and the last at 11:53.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 40 | 04:57 | 11:53 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 1h 17m€35Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 1
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stafford to London works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from Stafford to London, about 1h 34m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 34m, direct, no transfers.
Stafford to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stafford to London?
The most useful route takes about 1h 34m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Stafford to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 04:57 and the last at 11:53, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Stafford to London?
40 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 04:57 and 11:53.
How far is London from Stafford?
About 196 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stafford to London cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stafford to London?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stafford to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026