How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Stafford?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Stafford start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Stafford?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Stafford is 34m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Stafford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , West Midlands Railway , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Stafford?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Stafford departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:22.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Stafford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Stafford?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Stafford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Stafford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Stafford from £5

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Birmingham to Stafford on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	38m	15:45	Stafford	No tags
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	32m	16:02	Stafford	No tags
Train	15:34	Birmingham New Street	36m	16:10	Stafford	No tags
Train	16:01	Birmingham New Street	31m	16:32	Stafford	No tags
Train	16:04	Birmingham New Street	34m	16:38	Stafford	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Stafford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Stafford. The journey takes about 34 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

34mAverage duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£5 - £24	Average duration34m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Stafford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Stafford?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Stafford start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Stafford?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Stafford is 34m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Stafford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Stafford?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Stafford departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:22.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Stafford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Stafford?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Stafford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Stafford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£15

28/11

£14

Today

£5

30/11

£7

01/12

£5

02/12

£12

03/12

£12

04/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stafford was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Stafford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £23 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Stafford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.