Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£69

Average price

£125

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

173 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton 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 Luton to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Luton for Stoke-on-Trent every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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.

08:312h55

Luton

11:26Stoke-on-Trent

£691One-way

0 changes

05:583h28

Luton

09:26Stoke-on-Trent

£1521One-way

0 changes

05:342h50

Luton

08:24Stoke-on-Trent

£1541One-way

0 changes

Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	05:58 Luton	3h28	09:26 Stoke-on-Trent	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	08:31 Luton	2h55	11:26 Stoke-on-Trent	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	05:34 Luton	2h50	08:24 Stoke-on-Trent	0 changesDirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent

Trains from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £37 by bus.

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 £37

Distance

173 km

Average train duration

3h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

£46

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 24m

First train

04:38

Last train

22:09

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £37

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains trains Luton to Stoke-on-Trent

You can travel by train to Stoke-on-Trent from Luton with East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains for as low as £38. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £56

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.

Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: £38

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £45

FAQs: Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton 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 Luton to Stoke-on-Trent.

Cheap train tickets from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent can start from as little as £47 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Stoke-on-Trent is £71; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train travel time is 2 h 15 min for the 107 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 04: 19. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 22: 09.

There are 7 trains a day from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Stoke-on-Trent. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent.

For the best Luton to Stoke-on-Trent train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 09.

A trip to Stoke-on-Trent from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Luton to Stoke-on-Trent is December.

You have options as you can travel to Stoke-on-Trent from Luton 2 different ways: train or coach.