Stafford, Staffordshire to Sheffield, South Yorkshire from $23: 7 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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72.5 milesDistance

1h 23m Fastest

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Train

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Stafford to Stockport

Average Duration

45m

Estimated price

$35-80

Contact phone

00 44 345 528 0253

Website

https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Stafford to Stockport

Average Duration

44m

Estimated price

$22-95

Contact phone

+44 345 600 1671

Website

https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Stockport to Sheffield

Average Duration

45m

Estimated price

$14-40

Contact phone

03457 125 678

Website

https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Stockport to Sheffield

Average Duration

40m

Estimated price

$14-30

Contact phone

+44 800 200 6060

Website

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Stockport to Sheffield

Average Duration

1h 2m

Estimated price

$9-13

Stafford to Sheffield: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Stafford and Sheffield offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 The scenic drive from Stafford to Sheffield covers a distance of 117.5 km and can be completed in around 1 hour and 23 minutes, offering a pleasant journey through the English countryside. 💰 Prices for the journey by car range from £18 to £28, providing an affordable and convenient transportation option for those looking to explore both cities in a single trip.

Average price

£18 - £27

🚉 There is no direct train from Stafford to Sheffield. However, there are services with one transfer at Stockport. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m. 🚞 Route options vary in duration from 1 hour 33 mins to 2 hours 9 mins. Some routes involve multiple transfers, such as via Manchester Piccadilly and Cleethorpes or Nottingham and Edinburgh. 🎫 Prices for a train ticket between Stafford and Sheffield range from £25 to £104. Passengers can choose from different routes and operators, such as CrossCountry and TransPennine Express, when planning their journey.

Departure Point

Stafford station

Arrival Point

Sheffield station

🚌 Route 1: Travel from Stafford to Sheffield takes 1 hour 35 mins covering 139 km with a transfer. Firstly, board a CrossCountry train to Manchester Piccadilly from Stafford, then switch to an East Midlands Railway train to Sheffield from Stockport. 🚌 Route 2: A longer journey of 5 hours 33 mins spanning 202 km with 2 transfers. Begin by taking a Chaserider bus to Cannock Town Centre, then a National Express West Midlands bus to Birmingham, and lastly a FlixBus to Leeds via Birmingham and Newcastle. 🚌 Route 3: This route from Stafford to Sheffield takes 1 hour 45 mins and includes 2 transfers. Start by boarding a West Midlands Trains service to London Euston from Stafford, then change to a CrossCountry train to Nottingham from Tamworth before the final leg to Sheffield via Derby.