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Outbound fromStafford to Stansted Airport by train
It takes an average of 5h 19m to travel from Stafford to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (191 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Stafford to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from £23.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:03 | |
| Departure station | Stafford | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 44m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast |
Taking the train from Stafford to Stansted Airport in 3 hours 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stafford to Stansted Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 19 minutes to travel the 119 miles (191 km) from Stafford to Stansted Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia to Stansted Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Stafford to Stansted Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Stansted Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Stafford to Stansted Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stafford to Stansted Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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