4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stafford to London
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stafford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stafford to London will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 18 trains that leave Stafford for London on Sat, Mar 28, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 28 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Sat, Mar 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
W0551911:32AM1h52Stafford station (STA)01:24PMLondon Euston (EUS)€461One-way0 transfers
W0197611:24AM2h14Stafford station (STA)01:38PMLondon Euston (EUS)€521One-way0 transfers- W0197710:24AM2h14Stafford station (STA)12:38PMLondon Euston (EUS)€521One-way0 transfers
- W0197512:24PM2h14Stafford station (STA)02:38PMLondon Euston (EUS)€521One-way0 transfers
- W0551009:32AM1h52Stafford station (STA)11:24AMLondon Euston (EUS)€531One-way0 transfers
- W0285211:52AM1h17Stafford station (STA)01:09PMLondon Euston (EUS)€591One-way0 transfers
- W0286410:52AM1h17Stafford station (STA)12:09PMLondon Euston (EUS)€741One-way0 transfers
- W0289308:52AM1h17Stafford station (STA)10:09AMLondon Euston (EUS)€741One-way0 transfers
- W0287909:52AM1h17Stafford station (STA)11:09AMLondon Euston (EUS)€741One-way0 transfers
- L0211208:14AM1h21Stafford station (STA)09:35AMLondon Euston (EUS)€741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stafford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 198 km
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€51 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stafford to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Stafford to London trains for today, Friday, March 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L02148 | On time 4:14 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h21 | 5:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02942 | On time 4:24 PM Stafford station (STA) | 2h15 | 6:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05544 | On time 4:32 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h52 | 6:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02805 | On time 4:52 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h18 | 6:10 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02153 | On time 5:14 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h22 | 6:36 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01382 | On time 5:24 PM Stafford station (STA) | 2h14 | 7:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05550 | On time 5:32 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h52 | 7:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02793 | On time 5:52 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h19 | 7:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02159 | On time 6:14 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h23 | 7:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02363 | On time 6:24 PM Stafford station (STA) | 2h30 | 8:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02112 | On time 8:14 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h21 | 9:35 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02064 | On time 8:24 AM Stafford station (STA) | 2h14 | 10:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05506 | On time 8:32 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h52 | 10:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02893 | On time 8:52 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h17 | 10:09 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02115 | On time 9:14 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h21 | 10:35 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W01979 | On time 9:24 AM Stafford station (STA) | 2h14 | 11:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05510 | 9:32 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h52 | 11:24 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02879 | 9:52 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h17 | 11:09 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02121 | On time 10:14 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h21 | 11:35 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W01977 | 10:24 AM Stafford station (STA) | 2h14 | 12:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05514 | 10:32 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h52 | 12:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02864 | 10:52 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h17 | 12:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02127 | On time 11:14 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h21 | 12:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W01976 | 11:24 AM Stafford station (STA) | 2h14 | 1:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05519 | 11:32 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h52 | 1:24 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02852 | 11:52 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h17 | 1:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02132 | On time 12:14 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h21 | 1:35 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W01975 | 12:24 PM Stafford station (STA) | 2h14 | 2:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stafford to London
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Trains from Stafford to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Stafford to London trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Stafford and London from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Stafford to London
With as many as five departures per hour, beginning before 6:00 a.m. through til 10:00 p.m. passengers will find trains from Stafford to London readily available. The service is shared by two main rail providers, West Midlands Railway and Virgin Trains. With journey times as little as one hour 17 minutes, passengers will soon find themselves in the British capital, with more time to spend enjoying the busy city.
Which train companies travel from Stafford to London?
Both Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway offer trains from Stafford to London. Of the two, Virgin Trains is generally faster. West Midlands take between two and three hours travelling at a slower pace, giving passengers a chance to enjoy the English countryside.
How long is the train from Stafford to London?
Train lengths vary significantly, so passengers should be sure to check they are booking the best route for their schedule. Virgin trains offer the fastest journeys, with its routes taking as little as one hour 17 minutes up to two hours for the slower moving trains. West Midlands services take between two and three hours. Whichever provider travellers choose, they can be sure to find several direct departures per hour.
How many trains are there from Stafford to London?
There are numerous departures every hour, starting as early as 6:00 a.m. through til 10:00 p.m. During peak travel times, passengers can see as many as ten departures per hour, shared by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains. All services are direct with no changes needed along the route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stafford to London?
Departure train station: Trains depart from Stafford station, located on the corner of Victoria Park in the centre of town. Passenger can walk across the park and along the river to reach the Riverside shopping centre. Stafford station facilities include cycle bays, taxi ranks, pay phones, ATMs, toilets and places to buy refreshments.
Arrival train station: All trains from Stafford to London terminate at London Euston station. Found in the heart of London, Euston has a designated bus and taxi rank directly outside the station as well as links to the London Underground services. It is a short walk from Sure thing Pancras, where passengers will find the Eurostar for international travel. Station facilities include shops, cafes and several restaurants with further choice outside the station in Euston Square.
FAQs: Trains from Stafford to London
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stafford to London
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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.
Wifi
LockersShoppingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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