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Outbound fromWelwyn Garden City to Stafford by train
It takes an average of 5h 6m to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford by train, over a distance of around 107 miles (172 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford and tickets for this journey start from £22.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:06 | |
| Departure station | Welwyn Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Stafford | |
| Journey time | From 3h 22m | |
| Distance | 107 miles (172 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £22.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford in 3 hours 22 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 6 minutes to travel the 107 miles (172 km) from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 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. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Thameslink to Stafford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £22.40. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Welwyn Garden City to Stafford
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Welwyn Garden City to Stafford is right for you.
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