Stansted Airport to Stafford train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Stansted Airport to Stafford by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stansted Airport to Stafford take around 2 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 191 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stansted Airport is scheduled to depart at around  00:30. The last departure is usually at around 21:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Stansted Airport at around 00:30, with the last train leaving at around 20:12. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 56 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$86.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Stafford, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Stafford.

Is there a direct train from Stansted Airport to Stafford?

The journey between Stansted Airport and Stafford usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Stansted Airport to Stafford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Stansted Airport to Stafford?

The Stansted Airport to Stafford train travel takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stansted Airport to Stafford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Stafford leaving Stansted Airport at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 21:30 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Stansted Airport at around 00:30, with the final departure at 20:12.