The average train between Stafford and Manchester takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Stafford to Manchester. 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 every 30 minutes between Stafford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stafford station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Stafford to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Stafford to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stafford and Manchester is 75.6 km. The road distance is 86 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 56 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route hourly.