Croydon to Stafford by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Stafford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Stafford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:40 View journey
Last train 20:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 211
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey £36.80 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 34m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Croydon to Stafford by train

Considering a train trip from Croydon to Stafford? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Croydon to Stafford

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Croydon to Stafford:

  • Cheapest ticket: £36.80

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Croydon to Stafford train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Croydon to Stafford is at 03:40 and the last is at 20:45. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:40 and the last one is at 19:48. You can expect 43 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 14 minutes.

Average train travel time from Croydon to Stafford

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 10 minutes, travelling a total distance of 211 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Croydon and Stafford

Tickets for travel between Croydon and Stafford can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Croydon to Stafford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Stafford.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Stafford

Want to know more about your journey from Croydon to Stafford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Croydon to Stafford is 211 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.