The average train between Nottingham (Station) and Stafford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham (Station) 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 Nottingham (Station) and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham (Station) is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Stafford at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham (Station) to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Nottingham (Station) station and arriving at Stafford station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Nottingham (Station) to Stafford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham (Station) to Stafford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Nottingham (Station) to Stafford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Nottingham (Station) and Stafford is 66.9 km. The road distance is 109 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.