The average train between Stafford and Manchester Victoria takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stafford to Manchester Victoria. 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 30 minutes between Stafford and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Stafford to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Stafford to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stafford and Manchester Victoria is 76.3 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 56 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.