Stafford live departures
Next trains leaving Stafford (STA), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Stafford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSTA
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.8045, -2.1231
- Nearest stationNorton Bridge (8.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,456,512
- GB rank231st busiest
- Managed byAvanti West Coast
About this board
Stafford is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code STA. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Stafford handled 2,456,512 passenger entries and exits, ranking 231st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Euston (512,610 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Stafford usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Stafford
Stafford station FAQs
What is the station code for Stafford?
The three-letter CRS code for Stafford is STA. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Stafford departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Stafford itself.
How busy is Stafford station?
Stafford recorded 2,456,512 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 231st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Euston.
Which stations are closest to Stafford?
The nearest station is Norton Bridge, about 8.1 km away in a straight line. Penkridge (9 km) and Stone (11.7 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.