The average train between Newark on Trent and Stafford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark on Trent 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 Newark on Trent and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Stafford at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Stafford station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Newark on Trent to Stafford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark Castle station.
Newark on Trent to Stafford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Stafford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Stafford is 91.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Newark Castle to Stoke-on-Trent every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.