Train Cardiff to Stafford from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stafford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 38m

£66–104

Cardiff to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Stafford at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:45 PM → 3:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 4:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:31 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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