Stafford to London Euston Trains From £4.50*

Take Avanti West Coast from Stafford to London Euston and you'll reach the capital in around 1 hour 40 minutes on a direct service. This route takes you through the heart of England, with views of rolling countryside, quaint market towns and the edge of the Chilterns as you head south.

Avanti West Coast is one of the main intercity operators on the West Coast Main Line. They run high-speed services from London Euston to major destinations including Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Departing from Stafford

Stafford station is located on Railway Street, just southwest of the town centre and easily reachable by local buses. It's a reasonably short walk from the main shopping areas, and there's also car parking available.

From Stafford, you can hop on trains to London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street. CrossCountry operates services through Stafford, too, with destinations like Bristol, Bournemouth and Plymouth.

Main stops

On Avanti West Coast trains from Stafford to London, the busiest stops are usually Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International and Coventry. 

Avanti West Coast train classes

Avanti West Coast runs 3 classes on the Stafford to London Euston route.

• Standard Class: This offers comfortable seats with free Wi-Fi and access to the onboard shop for snacks and drinks. Select seats even have plug sockets so you can keep your devices charged.
• Standard Premium: Upgraded seats with a tad more legroom are what you can expect in Standard Premium. This is a good choice if you need to get some work done, too – there are guaranteed tables with plug sockets at every window seat.
• First Class: The premium option promises bigger seats, guaranteed tables, complimentary food and drinks (select services only). Passengers also enjoy lounge access, although there isn't an Avanti West Coast lounge at Stafford.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: You can bring luggage that you can manage yourself, with a size limit of 30 x 70 x 90cm per bag. Trains are optimised for speed with narrow doors, so be sure to bring smaller bags where possible.
• Bicycles: You'll need to reserve a space for your bike when travelling from Stafford to London on Avanti West Coast trains. Luckily, reservations are free and there are 4 spaces available on most trains.
• Children: You can save on your family day out in London from Stafford thanks to the Family & Friends Railcard. Otherwise, kids under 5 travel for free without a seat and 5–15-year-olds benefit from 50% off.
• Pets: Furry companions are allowed onboard with their humans, just as long as they don't occupy seats. You can take up to 2 pets with you to London Euston, and they'll need to be either on a lead or in a container.
• Passenger Assistance: If you're in a wheelchair or have reduced mobility, you can request assistance in advance.

West Midlands Trains’ service from Stafford to London Euston takes around 1 hour 50 minutes. Through the window, you'll enjoy pleasant countryside views and pass through several market towns on your way to the capital.

The operator runs regional and local train services across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and surrounding counties. Some of the biggest stations served by this company are Birmingham New Street, Hereford and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Main stops

Nuneaton, Rugby and Milton Keynes Central are the main stations on West Midlands Trains service from Stafford to London Euston.

West Midlands Trains train classes

West Midlands Trains operates just Standard Class. All passengers travel in the same comfortable seating with free Wi-Fi, power sockets and air conditioning on their modern trains – these can vary, so be sure to double-check before booking.

West Midlands Trains train travel advice

• Luggage: You can bring up to 3 items of luggage that you can comfortably carry yourself. Just be sure to keep the aisles and doorways free from obstructions.
• Bicycles: You can't take bikes onboard trains that arrive into London Euston between 07:00–09:59 or depart from London Euston between 16:00–18:59 from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Outside of these peak times, bikes are free and no reservation is required. Space is limited, though.
• Children: Kids under 5 travel free with fare-paying adults. Just keep in mind that they may need to sit on your lap during busy times. There's also 50% off for children between 5 and 15.
• Pets: Up to 2 dogs or small pets travel free per passenger. You'll just need to keep them off the seats and on a lead or in a cage at all times.
• Passenger Assistance: West Midlands Trains staff are on hand to help if you're a passenger with reduced mobility (including wheelchair users). Just be sure to reserve the service in advance. 

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