The average train between Leicester and Stafford takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Stafford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Leicester to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Leicester to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Stafford is 68.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Stafford via Nuneaton in around 1h 40m.