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Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Stafford (STA)

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19

train journeys
per day

172

miles (277 kms)

4hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 23:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 6 changes)

8

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Stafford (STA)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury East and Stafford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury East to Stafford is approximately 172 miles (277 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 41 mins.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Stafford.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury East to Stafford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 22 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Canterbury East to Stafford

Journeys from Canterbury East to Stafford Today

  • Mon 30th Sep
    05:19
    5 hrs 15 mins4 changes
    10:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    06:39
    4 hrs 55 mins4 changes
    11:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    07:45
    4 hrs 49 mins4 changes
    12:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    08:14
    4 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    12:49
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    08:45
    4 hrs 49 mins4 changes
    13:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    09:19
    5 hrs 3 mins5 changes
    14:22
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    09:47
    4 hrs 47 mins4 changes
    14:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    10:47
    4 hrs 47 mins4 changes
    15:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    11:47
    4 hrs 47 mins4 changes
    16:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    12:47
    4 hrs 49 mins4 changes
    17:36
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    13:47
    4 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    18:37
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    14:47
    4 hrs 49 mins4 changes
    19:36
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    16:13
    4 hrs 23 mins4 changes
    20:36
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    16:47
    4 hrs 47 mins4 changes
    21:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    17:17
    4 hrs 29 mins4 changes
    21:46
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    18:17
    4 hrs 22 mins4 changes
    22:39
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    20:47
    11 hrs 17 mins6 changes
    08:04
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    22:34
    10 hrs 15 mins5 changes
    08:49
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford
  • Mon 30th Sep
    23:19
    10 hrs 15 mins4 changes
    09:34
    Canterbury East
    Stafford
    Canterbury East to Stafford

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
AddressCanterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
AddressStafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed byVT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury East and Stafford

The travel time between Canterbury East and Stafford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury East and Stafford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:32.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury East & Stafford. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Stafford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Canterbury East and Stafford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.