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Trains from London Waterloo to Stafford (STA)

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38

train journeys
per day

123

miles (199 kms)

1hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from London Waterloo to Stafford (STA)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between London Waterloo and Stafford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Waterloo to Stafford is approximately 123 miles (199 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 28 mins.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo and Stafford.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Waterloo to Stafford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from London Waterloo to Stafford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:49
    2 hrs 1 change
    07:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:56
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    08:04
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:03
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    08:30
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:53
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    08:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:11
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    09:34
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    09:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    10:22
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    10:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    11:22
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    11:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:11
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    12:34
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    12:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    13:22
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    13:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    14:22
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    14:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:11
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    15:34
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    15:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    16:22
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    16:49
    London Waterloo
    Stafford
    London Waterloo to Stafford

About London Waterloo Station

Station name London Waterloo (WAT)
Address London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:15
Saturday 05:30 - 23:15
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 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 Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between London Waterloo and Stafford

The travel time between London Waterloo and Stafford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Waterloo and Stafford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between London Waterloo and Stafford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between London Waterloo & Stafford. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo and Stafford.

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