How much does a train ticket from Stafford to Birmingham cost?

The average train ticket price from Stafford to Birmingham is $23. The best way to find train tickets from Stafford to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Stafford to Birmingham?

A train trip between Stafford and Birmingham is around 39m, although the fastest train will take about 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 25 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Stafford and Birmingham?

The number of trains from Stafford to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Stafford to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Spa, The National Sea Life, Twycross Zoo, City Canal Tour, Gas Street Basin.

Trains from Stafford to Birmingham | CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast

TodayMay 16

TomorrowMay 17

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ThuMay 22

from $14

FriMay 23

Trains leaving Thursday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 22 at 8:00am
Departure city: Stafford
Departure location: Stafford
Arrival time: May 22 at 8:33am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham New Street
Operated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 33m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 22 at 8:00am
Departure city: Stafford
Departure location: Stafford
Arrival time: May 22 at 8:33am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham New Street
Operated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 33m
Departure time: May 22 at 6:59am
Departure city: Stafford
Departure location: Stafford
Arrival time: May 22 at 7:37am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham New Street
Operated by: Avanti West Coast
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 38m
Departure time: May 22 at 7:09am
Departure city: Stafford
Departure location: Stafford
Arrival time: May 22 at 7:48am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham New Street
Operated by: West Midlands Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 39m
Departure time: May 22 at 8:00am
Departure city: Stafford
Departure location: Stafford
Arrival time: May 22 at 8:33am
Destination city: Birmingham
Destination location: Birmingham New Street
Operated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 33m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stafford to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Train	Average Price$7 - $32	Average Duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Stafford to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Stafford to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$23

Average train trip duration39m

Number of daily trains14

Earliest train departure6:59am

Distance25 miles (39 km)

Latest train departure11:03pm

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi4

West Midlands Railway

3/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Avanti West Coast

4/541 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi1.9

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

Stafford to Birmingham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/14

$14

05/15

$14

Today

$14

05/17

$16

05/18

$18

05/19

$6

05/20

$14

05/21

$14

The cheapest trip from Stafford to Birmingham was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stafford to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $30 for a train ticket from Stafford to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-05-19.

Usually RDG_AVANTI_WEST_COAST will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Birmingham you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Stafford and Birmingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Stafford to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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