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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Essex is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stafford and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Wetherspoons PH and arriving at Polecat Road via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Stafford to Essex?

The distance between Stafford and Essex is 178 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Essex without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Stafford to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Essex bus from?

Stafford to Essex bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Essex train from?

Stafford to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stafford to Essex?

The best way to get from Stafford to Essex is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Stafford to Essex bus arrive?

Stafford to Essex bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Old Square station.

Where does the Stafford to Essex train arrive?

Stafford to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Essex is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Stafford to Essex.

How do I get a train ticket from Stafford to Essex?

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Stafford to Essex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stafford to Essex by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 18m
£67–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Squarebus X51
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
8h 24m
£34–76
Drive 152.1 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Essexcar 152.1 mi
3h 5m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 1m
£98–160

Stafford to Essex by train and bus

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Stafford, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Stafford to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wetherspoons PH to Polecat Road via Bus Station, Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 24m.

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