- Must visit
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Major pottery museum with the Staffordshire Hoard, ceramics collections and family-friendly galleries in Hanley.
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading 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 Reading to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Stoke-on-Trent every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 191 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£73 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Stoke-on-Trent trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34102+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ G15035 | Delayed 9:13 8:58Reading station (RDG) | 2h45 | 11:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W34198+ G15036+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 10:13 10:05Reading station (RDG) | 2h38 | 12:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00858 | Delayed 9:21 10:15Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 12:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00701 · G66735 | On time 10:46 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 13:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 change | |
W34269+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ G14921 | Delayed 11:13 11:04Reading station (RDG) | 2h39 | 13:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00861 | 11:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 13:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34179+ G00865+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ G15043 | Delayed 11:33 11:20Reading station (RDG) | 2h59 | 14:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 3 changes | |
G00706 · G00865 | 11:45 Reading station (RDG) | 2h34 | 14:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 change | |
W34061+ G14900+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 11:53 11:45Reading station (RDG) | 2h41 | 14:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W34074+ W34562+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 12:13 12:05Reading station (RDG) | 2h38 | 14:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00866 | 12:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 14:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00710 · G00872 | On time 12:44 Reading station (RDG) | 2h35 | 15:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 change | |
W34053+ G15045+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 12:53 12:47Reading station (RDG) | 2h39 | 15:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W34280+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34566 | 13:05 Reading station (RDG) | 2h38 | 15:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00875 | On time 13:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 15:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33926+ G00876+ W35182+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 13:33 13:20Reading station (RDG) | 2h59 | 16:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 3 changes | |
W34157+ W34490+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 13:53 13:42Reading station (RDG) | 2h44 | 16:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W33951+ W34572+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 14:04 Reading station (RDG) | 2h39 | 16:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00879 | 14:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 16:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00716 · G00883 | On time 14:45 Reading station (RDG) | 2h34 | 17:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 change | |
W34203+ W34577+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 15:05 Reading station (RDG) | 2h38 | 17:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00887 | On time 15:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 17:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00718 · G00888 | On time 15:43 Reading station (RDG) | 2h36 | 18:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 change | |
W33872+ W35188+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 15:46 Reading station (RDG) | 2h40 | 18:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W34075+ G14925+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 16:13 16:05Reading station (RDG) | 2h38 | 18:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00891 | On time 16:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 18:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33863+ G00894+ G15048+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 16:33 16:18Reading station (RDG) | 3h01 | 19:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 3 changes | |
W33865+ W34582+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 16:44 Reading station (RDG) | 2h42 | 19:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W34193+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34583 | On time 17:05 Reading station (RDG) | 2h38 | 19:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00895 | On time 17:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 19:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34022 · C01361+ W35194+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 17:33 17:20Reading station (RDG) | 2h51 | 20:11 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 3 changes | |
W34024+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ G14926 | Delayed 17:53 17:44Reading station (RDG) | 2h42 | 20:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00901 | 18:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 20:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34042+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W35239 | On time 18:36 Reading station (RDG) | 2h50 | 21:26 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
W33920+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34593 | Delayed 19:13 19:01Reading station (RDG) | 2h42 | 21:43 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
G00912 | 19:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h33 | 21:48 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00918 | 20:15 Reading station (RDG) | 2h34 | 22:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00934 | On time 20:42 Reading station (RDG) | 2h37 | 23:19 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34098+ W35202+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | Delayed 21:03 20:47Reading station (RDG) | 3h10 | 23:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 26 August | |||||
![]() | 8:51 Reading | 2h28 | 11:19 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:54, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 3:54 |
Last train 22:53 |
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Discover the best of Stoke-on-Trent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stoke-on-Trent trip today.
Major pottery museum with the Staffordshire Hoard, ceramics collections and family-friendly galleries in Hanley.
Historic pottery factory museum with demonstrations, furnished workshops and hands-on insight into Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics trade.
Museum and visitor centre at Middleport Pottery, exploring working pottery traditions, local history and canal-side industry.
Restored Victorian park with formal gardens, lake, play areas and space for relaxed walks near the city centre.
Canal-side heritage area with paths, industrial buildings and green space, ideal for a short walk and waterside views.
Large country park with woodland, open meadows and accessible trails, popular for walking, wildlife and fresh air.
A hearty Staffordshire oat pancake made from oatmeal batter, often filled with cheese, bacon or sausage. It is the Potteries’ signature savoury snack and breakfast staple.
A simple local lunch of melted cheese, sliced onion and tomato layered on a Staffordshire oatcake. It is a classic Potteries café order.
Traditional meat and potato filling wrapped in suet pastry and steamed or baked. This old Staffordshire working dish is warming and very filling.
Well-known casual spot for authentic Staffordshire oatcakes with varied fillings. Simple, local and ideal for a quick regional bite.
Popular local restaurant known for well-made Staffordshire oatcakes, breakfast dishes and relaxed café atmosphere.
Traditional canalside pub serving ales and classic British food in a historic setting near the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and meals are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station -> Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.

Most Reading to Stoke-on-Trent trains use the Reading to Stoke-on-Trent station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Stoke-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
ATMs are available at Reading.
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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