There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford by plane, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
2h 28m£38–121Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 49m£100–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford261.8 mi
4h 33mDrive 261.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Staffordcar 261.8 mi
4h 33m£65–94Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 38m£84–147
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford is to fly and train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £130.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Stafford via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stafford is 288 miles. The road distance is 263.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford.
There are 1030+ hotels available in Stafford.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Stafford, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Stafford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–90
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stafford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.