The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath 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 Bath to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bath for Stoke-on-Trent every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 14 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 Bath to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 181 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£105 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bath to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Stoke-on-Trent trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:35 Bath | 4h14 | 08:49 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:09 Bath | 3h09 | 10:18 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:30 Bath | 2h48 | 11:18 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:28 Bath | 2h50 | 12:18 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:04 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Stoke-on-Trent from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stoke-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Stoke-on-Trent
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
- 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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