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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Leeds (LDS)

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46

train journeys
per day

72

miles (116 kms)

2hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Leeds (LDS)

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On a typical weekday there are 46 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Leeds , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 46 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Leeds is approximately 72 miles (116 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 45 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Leeds.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Leeds. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Leeds Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:33
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    08:03
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:09
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:03
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:11
    3 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:03
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    10:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:33
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:40
    3 hrs 1 change - overtaken train
    10:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:33
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    11:03
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:52
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:32
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    12:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:33
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:40
    3 hrs 1 change - overtaken train
    12:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:33
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:53
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    13:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:32
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    14:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:40
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:33
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Stafford
    Leeds
    Stafford to Leeds

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

About Leeds Station

Station name Leeds (LDS)
Address Leeds station, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday 04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday 04:45 - 23:59
Thursday 04:45 - 23:59
Friday 04:45 - 23:59
Saturday 04:45 - 23:59
Sunday 06:45 - 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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stafford and Leeds

The travel time between Stafford and Leeds by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Leeds vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 46 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stafford & Leeds. owever, there are 46 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Leeds.

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