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Compare train and coach for Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 126 km
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1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 21:37 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Lancaster and Stoke-on-Trent from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
£48
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent train
FAQs: Travel by train from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.

To get from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent is 126 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train journey from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent covers a distance of 126 km and takes approximately 2h 13m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Lancaster that goes to Stoke-on-Trent is Lancaster station (LAN), and it arrives at Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.
The first train from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 5:55.
Yes, you can take the train from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.
The last train from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent departs at 21:37.
Trains from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.
There is no night train service from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Stoke-on-Trent
Lancaster
Stoke-on-Trent
The major train station for departures in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your trip from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Lancaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
The major train station for arrivals in Stoke-on-Trent is Longport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Longport for your journey to Stoke-on-Trent from Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Longport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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