The average train between Stafford and London Paddington takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford to London Paddington. 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 Stafford and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 9:21 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at London Paddington station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Stafford to London Paddington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to London Paddington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Stafford to London Paddington train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Stafford and London Paddington is 195 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stafford to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly.