There are 4 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Stafford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester PiccadillyRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to StaffordManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 45m£39–115Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station172
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to StaffordManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 57m£28–70Drive 162.7 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Stafford162.7 mi
2h 44m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Shudehill Interchange
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Chell Road101
5h 56m
Middlesbrough to Stafford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Stafford is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Stafford is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Chell Road via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Stafford via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Stafford is 174 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Middlesbrough to Stafford, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Stafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Middlesbrough to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Stafford is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Stafford, England?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Stafford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Chell Road via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Chell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- firstbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Chell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Middlesbrough to Stafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Middlesbrough to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Stafford is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Middlesbrough to Stafford.
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