The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Stoke-on-Trent every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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 coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 247 km
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£75 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:56 London Gatwick Airport | 2h47 | 12:43 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent by coach or train
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains or Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:16, the last at 12:32. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 07:16 |
Last train 12:32 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Stoke-on-Trent from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport and Stoke-on-Trent
- 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.
- 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.
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