The average train between Stafford and Stratford takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford to Stratford. 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 Stratford. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Stratford at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Leamington Spa and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stafford to Stratford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Stratford station via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Stafford to Stratford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Stratford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at London Marylebone station.
Book your Stafford to Stratford train tickets online with Cross Country, Chiltern Railways and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Stafford and Stratford is 202.1 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to West Ham station via Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, and Baker Street station in around 3h 33m.