The average train between Bradford and Stafford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Bradford to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bradford and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Stafford station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Bradford to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Bradford to Stafford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Stafford is 112.6 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Stafford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 18m.