The average train between Durham and Stafford takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 every 2 hours between Durham and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Stafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Durham to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Durham to Stafford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Durham and Stafford is 222.1 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Stafford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 16m.