The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Stoke-on-Trent every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.
11:102h33Nottingham13:43Stoke-on-Trent£281One-way0 changes
8:561h52Nottingham10:48Stoke-on-Trent£391One-way0 changes
10:102h33Nottingham12:43Stoke-on-Trent£421One-way0 changes
9:352h13Nottingham11:48Stoke-on-Trent£421One-way0 changes
9:152h08Nottingham11:23Stoke-on-Trent£421One-way0 changes
8:561h52Nottingham10:48Stoke-on-Trent£391One-way0 changes
9:152h08Nottingham11:23Stoke-on-Trent£421One-way0 changes
9:352h13Nottingham11:48Stoke-on-Trent£421One-way0 changes
11:102h33Nottingham13:43Stoke-on-Trent£281One-way0 changes
10:102h33Nottingham12:43Stoke-on-Trent£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 70 km
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33743+ C21524+ G66940 | 8:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h53 | 10:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent
Trains from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 22:11 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent
Most Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent trains use the Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent station pair, with some services arriving at Longport. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Stoke-on-Trent leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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.
Which Stoke-on-Trent station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Stoke-on-Trent from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Stoke-on-Trent train station facilities and services
Stoke-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stoke-on-Trent. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-on-Trent: 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.
Getting to Longport from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Longport is 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Longport train station facilities and services
Longport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Longport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Longport: 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.
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