The average train between Peterborough and Stafford takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Stafford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Peterborough to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Peterborough to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Peterborough and Stafford is 128.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Stafford via Nuneaton in around 2h 29m.