The average train between Nottingham and Stafford takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Nottingham and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Stafford at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Stafford station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Nottingham to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Stafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Nottingham to Stafford train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Stafford is 66.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Stafford via Tamworth in around 1h 49m.