London Euston to Stafford Trains From £2.25*

Travel from London Euston to Stafford by train in just over an hour on fast direct routes operated by Avanti West Coast.

The 122-mile journey from London to Stafford can take you from the capital to the Midlands in only 1 hour 16 minutes. With prices starting from only £2.25, and services running until 23:30, taking the train from London Euston to Stafford is a great way to enjoy a day out in this Midlands market town. 

On your speedy route to Stafford, you’ll pass through miles of English countryside before reaching Coventry, Birmingham and ultimately Stafford. On Avanti West Coast, enjoy a premium travel experience on an operator with a reputation for reliability.

Avanti West Coast runs long-distance services across the West Coast Main Line, including routes to some of the UK’s busiest cities, including London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester.

Departing from London Euston

A central London railway station in the London Borough of Camden, London Euston has all the amenities you need to start your journey to Stafford.

To get to London Euston, take the London Underground from anywhere around the capital. On fast, convenient Northern and Victoria line underground trains, get directly to London Euston easily, whether you’re in Clapham, London Bridge, Brixton, or Tottenham Hale. If you prefer to travel by bus, you’ll be dropped off on Euston Road, directly outside the railway station.

Before you board, sit back and relax in comfortable waiting areas, surf the web on free station Wi-Fi, or browse the station’s stalls and shops, which include newsagents, cafes, chocolatiers, supermarkets, and tobacconists. If you have a London Euston to Stafford First Class ticket, relax in the First Class lounge while you wait to start your journey.

From London Euston, passengers can take trains run by Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London Northwestern Railway, and the London Overground. Travel directly to Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, among other top destinations.

Main stops

On direct Avanti West Coast services from London to Stafford, you may call at some or all of Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Sandwell & Dudley, and Wolverhampton. If you want the fastest direct route from London to Stafford, look for trains from London Euston to Stafford that do not make any stops between these two stations.

Arriving at Stafford Station

Centrally located to the south west of Stafford town centre, Stafford Station is a well-equipped Midlands station. Besides Victoria Park, and just a few minutes walk from the River Sow, arriving in Stafford by train guarantees a scenic start to your day out.

Designed with accessibility at the forefront, Stafford Station has step-free access to all platforms, accessible toilets, lifts, an induction loop, tactile paving, and staff available to answer customer questions. Refreshments and shops at the station include a selection of stalls selling light snacks for passengers looking to grab some food before venturing out into Stafford.

A charming market town founded in the 10th century, Stafford promises a day trip by train with an abundance of heritage. Among its most popular sites, don’t miss the Elizabethan Ancient High House, which is the largest timber-framed town house in England. A visit to Stafford Castle, located to the west of the town centre, is also well worth a trip. Built by the Normans, it has dominated the local skyline for more than nine centuries.

From Stafford Station, passengers can take trains to places like Edinburgh (Waverley), Wigan North Western, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, Crewe, and Bristol Temple Meads on Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and West Midlands Trains services.

Avanti West Coast train classes

From London Euston to Stafford, Avanti West Coast offers a comfortable travel experience. Choose from:

• Standard Class: The most affordable way to take the train with Avanti, Standard Class tickets offer a basic but pleasing travel experience. Benefit from free Wi-Fi, plug sockets, and comfortable seats, plus the chance to buy snacks and drinks from the onboard shop.
• Standard Premium: Without splashing out for First Class seats, upgrade your travel experience with Avanti Standard Premium tickets. These tickets come with all the benefits of Standard, plus extra spacious seats, extra legroom, and tables at every seat.
• First Class: For the ultimate travel luxury, buy a London Euston to Stafford First Class ticket for at-seat service, complimentary food and drinks, and access to the London Euston First Class lounge before you board.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: Avanti offers passengers the chance to board with up to three pieces of luggage at no extra cost. Note: the maximum bag size permitted on Avanti services is 30 x 70 x 90 cm.
• Bicycles: Reserve bike spaces for your trip from London to Stafford and bring your non-folding bike, tandem or e-bike onboard without paying an extra penny.
• Pets: Passengers can board Avanti West Coast trains with up to two pets for free; if you plan to travel with more domestic animals, you will have to pay a small additional fee.
• Children: Under 5s travel free on Avanti West Coast services. If you’re taking the whole family on a day out by train to Stafford, you’ll be pleased to learn that under-16s get discounted fares too. For extra savings, buy a Family & Friends Railcard for cheaper family group travel.
• Passenger Assist: If you require assistance with your journey from London to Stafford, you can book support in advance. From help planning journeys to support with luggage handling or boarding trains, the friendly Avanti team will be happy to help.

Alternatively, travel from London Euston to Stafford with West Midlands Trains on direct services.

Although the journey typically takes longer than equivalent Avanti West Coast routes, prices start from only £2.25. Travelling by train is a convenient and affordable way to get from London to Stafford.

West Midlands Trains (WMT) operates services around the Midlands, running popular direct routes between Birmingham and other cities and towns like Coventry, Leamington, and Nuneaton.

Main stops

Trains from London Euston to Stafford with West Midlands Trains typically call at Watford Junction, Kings Langley, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Leighton Buzzard, Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, Wolverton, Northampton, Rugby, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, and Rugeley Trent Valley.

West Midlands Trains classes

On West Midlands Trains services only Standard Class train tickets are available. Travelling in Standard Class with West Midlands Trains is a comfortable experience, with spacious seats throughout the train.

West Midlands Trains travel advice

• Luggage: You can bring up to three items of luggage onboard, so long as they do not obstruct doorways or other passengers.
• Bicycles: There is always space for at least one bike on West Midlands Trains services. If you want to take your bike from London Euston to Stafford, cycle spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Children: Under 5s travel free on all WMT trains, while other children are eligible for reduced fares.
• Pets: Board with up to two dogs or other small domestic animals per passenger. Pets must stay on a lead or within a basket at all times.
• Passenger Assist: Book Passenger Assist services for support with your journey, from assistance with boarding or disembarking from the train, to help navigating the station.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.