The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA)
Cheapest price
€47
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
Of the 6 trains that leave Oxford station (OXF) for Stafford station (STA) on Fri, Mar 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 06 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Fri, Mar 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C75369 · C74914
C75373+
W05288
C75367 · C74912
C72344
C72340
C75367 · C74912
C75369 · C74914
C72344
C74882
C72340Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€32 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C75367 · C74912 | On time 3:12 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h50 | 5:02 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1 transfer | |
C72340 | On time 3:39 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h53 | 5:32 PM Stafford station (STA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75369 · C74914 | On time 4:10 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h52 | 6:02 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1 transfer | |
C72344 | On time 4:40 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h52 | 6:32 PM Stafford station (STA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C74882 | On time 5:40 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h52 | 7:32 PM Stafford station (STA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75373+ W05288 | On time 6:11 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h59 | 8:10 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA)
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:39, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 06:39 |
Last train 21:09 |
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FAQs: Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stafford station (STA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Oxford station (OXF) to Stafford station (STA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Stafford Multi Story (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 84 cycle spaces in two bays on platform 1 with 42 cycle spaces in Car Park 2 (Multi-Story)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station on the left hand side.
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