What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Stafford?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Stafford is to train and car ferry which costs £50 - £95 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Stafford?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Stafford is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Stafford station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

How far is it from Belfast to Stafford?

The distance between Belfast and Stafford is 267 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Stafford without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Stafford without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Stafford?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Belfast to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Stafford bus from?

Belfast to Stafford bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Stafford bus arrive?

Belfast to Stafford bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Stafford?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Stafford.

Belfast to Stafford - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Stafford by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3h 39m
£49–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Staffordtrain
4h 54m
£45–141
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
10h 38m
£81–146
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Staffordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
11h 29m
£57–145
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
14h 54m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4h 4m
£48–142
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Staffordtrain
4h 8m
£56–160
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Staffordtrain
3h 33m
£56–165
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Staffordtrain
4h 24m
£48–141
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain
5h 56m
£76–204
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Staffordtrain
12h 43m
£52–93
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Staffordcar
7h 5m
£96–323

Belfast to Stafford by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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10h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Stafford, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Stafford. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Stafford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Stafford via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 38m.

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