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Crawley to Stafford by train

First train

10:32

Last train

19:38

Departure station

Crawley

Arrival station

Stafford

Journey time

From 3h 1m

Distance

143 miles (230 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern

Travelling from Crawley to Stafford by train

Looking to travel from Crawley to Stafford by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel from Crawley to Stafford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 1 minute though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 143 miles (230 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Stafford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to get to Stafford. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Crawley to Stafford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Crawley 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 Crawley and Stafford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Crawley to Stafford is 3 hours and 1 minute.

Is there a direct train from Crawley to Stafford?

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

What time does the first train from Crawley to Stafford leave?

The first train from Crawley to Stafford leaves at 10:32. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Crawley to Stafford leave?

The last train from Crawley to Stafford leaves at 19:38. 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 Crawley and Stafford by train?

Trains travelling from Crawley to Stafford cover a distance of around 143 miles (230 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Stafford to Crawley.

Cheap train tickets from Crawley to Stafford

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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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