The average train between Norwich and Stafford takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Stafford at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Stafford station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Norwich to Stafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Stafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Norwich to Stafford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Norwich and Stafford is 230.8 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Stafford via Ely and Nuneaton in around 4h 44m.