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Manchester to Stafford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Stafford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €4.81, with average prices for this route around €6.38. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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13:30
Manchester Piccadilly
14:38
Stafford
1h 8m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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13:55
Manchester Piccadilly
14:50
Stafford
55m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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14:03
Manchester Piccadilly
14:59
Stafford
56m, DirectCrossCountry
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14:15
Manchester Piccadilly
15:16
Stafford
1h 1m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains
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14:25
Manchester Piccadilly
15:20
Stafford
55m, DirectCrossCountry
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14:30
Manchester Piccadilly
15:38
Paris
1h 8m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains
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Manchester to Stafford Train Route Details

First train
First train
08:05
Last train
Last train
23:00
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Stafford
Journey time
Journey time
51m
Distance
Distance
76 km
Price
Price
€4.81*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Stafford

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Stafford during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Stafford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Stafford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Stafford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester to Stafford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.