There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Stafford by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 16m£75–120Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Staffordcar 161.3 mi
2h 58m£41–58Fly, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SOU - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
6h 3m£112–202
Southampton to Stafford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Stafford is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Stafford is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Stafford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Southampton and Stafford is 174 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £120.
The train from Southampton Central to Stafford takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
Southampton to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Stafford is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Southampton to Stafford.
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Stafford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Stafford hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–270
Flights from Southampton Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–260
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Cross Country
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