The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Oxford station (OXF) for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 153 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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 train and coach for Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 153 km
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2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:09 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h10 | 22:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 20:09 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford station (OXF) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) and Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- 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 Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- 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.

