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Travelling from Stafford to Manchester by train? Advance Tickets can be as low as £4.00*, with average fares of £9.29. Benefit from Off-Peak train tickets, Return train tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets for extra savings. Enjoy the most cost-effective and pleasant journey with TrainPal. For more tips on saving money, visit our UK cheap train ticket guide.
Travelling from Stafford to Manchester, the fastest train takes 54m with an average travel time of 56m. 37 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 09:32 and the last at 23:25. Stay updated with live train status, times, delays, and cancellations on TrainPal.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12:43 Stafford | 13:49 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 6m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
12:47 Stafford | 14:15 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 1h 28m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
13:33 Stafford | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 56m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
13:50 Stafford | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 54m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
14:03 Stafford | 15:00 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 57m | CrossCountry | Find tickets |
Experience seamless journey planning from Stafford to Manchester. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
| First train | 09:32 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:25 |
| Departure station | Stafford |
| Arrival station | Manchester |
| Distance | 47 miles (75 km) |
| Journey time | From 54m |
| Price | From £4.00 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern |
It takes around fifty-five minutes to get from Stafford to Manchester with either Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry.
From Stafford, you’ll travel north up through Staffordshire and Cheshire before arriving in Greater Manchester. You’ll then head straight for Manchester Piccadilly in the heart of the city.
Avanti West Coast primarily operates services along the West Coast Mainline, providing reliable connections between major cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Liverpool.
Stafford Station is located on Station Road, south west of the town centre beside Victoria Park.
Local taxis can drop you off at the station’s entrance, and local buses can also take you to the station from the town centre. Stafford Station has seventy-five car parking spaces that are operational all week long.
London Northwestern, Avanti West Coast, and CrossCountry all serve Stafford Station, operating services to Manchester, Liverpool Birmingham, Crewe, and London.
There are three stations between Stafford and Manchester Piccadilly when travelling with Avanti West Coast. These are: Crewe, Wilmslow, and Stockport
As well there are three stations when travelling with CrossCountry: Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield, and Stockport.
These stops may change due to scheduling alterations or engineering work, so checking before you travel is advised.
Manchester Piccadilly is a great station to arrive at because it’s a great launchpad to enjoy the rest of the city. There are so many cool things to do and plenty of public transport to take you there.
If you need to get to Oxford Road or Victoria Station, you can easily change at Manchester Piccadilly. Outside the station, the city’s tram network, local buses, and taxis take you across the city. All of these options can get you to places like Salford, the Trafford Centre, football grounds like the Etihad Stadium or Old Trafford, or the AO Arena.
If you’d prefer to walk, you’re only a few minutes from Piccadilly Gardens, at the very centre of Manchester. From there, you could walk to the Arndale Centre for some shopping, a bite to eat and a pint in the Northern Quarter or imbibe some culture at Manchester Art Gallery.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern, and East Midlands Railway all operate routes from Manchester Piccadilly to destinations such as London Euston, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Traveling from Stafford to Manchester with CrossCountry takes approximately fifty-five minutes, offering a convenient option for reaching the city.
From Stafford, you'll journey north through the scenic counties of Staffordshire and Cheshire, ultimately arriving in Greater Manchester. The route culminates at Manchester Piccadilly, located in the bustling heart of the city.
CrossCountry operates an extensive network across the UK, connecting key cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. Known for its comprehensive service, CrossCountry provides reliable travel options for both regional and long-distance journeys.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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