The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£170
Average price
£175
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £175 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £170.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basingstoke for Stoke-on-Trent every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 208 km
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£94 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:49 Basingstoke | 2h58 | 08:47 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:51 Basingstoke | 2h57 | 09:48 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:50 Basingstoke | 2h57 | 10:47 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:48 Basingstoke | 3h00 | 11:48 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:49 Basingstoke | 2h58 | 12:47 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent
Distance 208 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trent trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Basingstoke and Stoke-on-Trent from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Stoke-on-Trent
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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