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Bourne End to Stafford by train

First train

09:11

Last train

16:29

Departure station

Bourne End

Arrival station

Stafford

Journey time

From 3h 3m

Distance

104 miles (167 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Taking the train from Bourne End to Stafford in 3 hours 3 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Bourne End to Stafford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 16 minutes to travel the 104 miles (167 km) from Bourne End to Stafford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Bourne End to Stafford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Stafford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bourne End to Stafford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bourne End and Stafford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bourne End to Stafford is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bourne End to Stafford?

No, there are no direct train services from Bourne End to Stafford. Travelling from Bourne End to Stafford by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Bourne End to Stafford leave?

The first train from Bourne End to Stafford leaves at 09:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bourne End to Stafford leave?

The last train from Bourne End to Stafford leaves at 16:29. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bourne End and Stafford by train?

Trains travelling from Bourne End to Stafford cover a distance of around 104 miles (167 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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