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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 34 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 £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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 Reading to Stoke-on-Trent
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 train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £57.
Distance: 191 km
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3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Stoke-on-Trent trains for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 08:58 Reading | 2h45 | 11:43 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
| 07:15 Reading | 2h34 | 09:49 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent
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Trains from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 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 28m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 03:54 |
Last train 22:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Reading and Stoke-on-Trent from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Stoke-on-Trent train
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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Stoke-on-Trent
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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Information Desk- 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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