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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Stafford (STA)

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43

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

05:46 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Stafford (STA)

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On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 43 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 26 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:46
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    09:01
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:26
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:34
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    09:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:10
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:41
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    10:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:04
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:31
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:06
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    12:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:31
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    12:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:06
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    13:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:31
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:06
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:31
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:06
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    15:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:31
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:32
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:41
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:06
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    16:02
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Stafford
    Cardiff Queen Street to Stafford

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Stafford. owever, there are 43 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Stafford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.