The cheapest and fastest trains from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Congleton 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 Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 trains that leave Congleton for Stoke-on-Trent every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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 Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 18 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:25 Congleton | 0h15 | 09:40 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 15m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 06:23 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Congleton and Stoke-on-Trent from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Congleton to Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Congleton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Congleton and Stoke-on-Trent
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:40 Saturday 07:30 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop at the top of the station approach 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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