The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton station (NMP) for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 121 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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 Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 121 km
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2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 2h00 | 11:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Northampton station (NMP) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton station (NMP) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 station (SOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton station (NMP) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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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