Stafford, Staffordshire to Blackpool, Lancashire from $30: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• For your train journey from Stafford to Blackpool, check out Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail as the primary operators. Avanti West Coast typically offers onboard catering services including snacks, drinks, and hot meals in First Class, along with a café bar for all passengers in the standard class. Visit their websites for more details: Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail.

• Both Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail provide various seating options. Avanti offers Standard Class and First Class with spacious seating, power outlets, and a quieter atmosphere in First Class. Northern Rail typically provides standard seating, which is comfortable for short journeys. If you seek more comfort, especially for the longer stretches, consider upgrading to First Class on Avanti trains.

• Upon arriving at Blackpool, you can take advantage of left luggage services available at Blackpool North Station; it opens a few hours before the first train and closes a couple of hours after the last train. Restrooms are available in the station, but showers are not. For reaching the city center from the station, take the Blackpool Tram from the tram stop just outside the station. Route 1 can take you directly to popular destinations like the Golden Mile and Pleasure Beach. Timetables are available at Blackpool Transport.