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Chester to Stafford train prices and times

Looking to travel from Chester to Stafford? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £4.00, with average prices for this route around £6.80.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
19:00 Chester	19:50 Stafford	50m, No direct		Find Tickets
19:00 Chester	20:16 Stafford	1h 16m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
19:31 Chester	20:22 Stafford	51m, No direct		Find Tickets
19:55 Chester	21:16 Stafford	1h 21m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
20:27 Chester	21:31 Stafford	1h 4m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
20:53 Chester	21:42 Paris	49m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Chester to Stafford train route details

First train

08:05

Last train

21:36

Departure station

Chester

Arrival station

Stafford

Journey time

48m

Distance

42 miles

Price

£4.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Chester to Stafford

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Chester to Stafford can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Chester to Stafford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Chester to Stafford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Chester to Stafford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Chester to Stafford train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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