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Cities Near Stafford

Cities near Stafford, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cannock, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Stafford, UK is Cannock, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Cannock9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Stoke-on-Trent14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Wolverhampton15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Telford17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Burton upon Trent20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Sutton Coldfield21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Stourbridge24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Crewe24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Shrewsbury27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Derby28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Stafford

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cannock, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Telford, Burton upon Trent. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Stafford include Cannock, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Telford, Burton upon Trent. The closest is Cannock, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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