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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
230 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Croydon 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 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.
08:274h21
Stoke-on-Trent12:48Croydon
£621One-way
0 changes
09:583h34
Stoke-on-Trent13:32Croydon
£671One-way
0 changes
08:104h08
Stoke-on-Trent12:18Croydon
£781One-way
0 changes
09:093h43
Stoke-on-Trent12:52Croydon
£781One-way
0 changes
10:583h34
Stoke-on-Trent14:32Croydon
£781One-way
0 changes
08:593h20
Stoke-on-Trent12:19Croydon
£791One-way
0 changes
09:583h34
Stoke-on-Trent13:32Croydon
£671One-way
0 changes
10:583h34
Stoke-on-Trent14:32Croydon
£781One-way
0 changes
09:093h43
Stoke-on-Trent12:52Croydon
£781One-way
0 changes
08:104h08
Stoke-on-Trent12:18Croydon
£781One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £86.
Distance: 230 km
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£71 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 09:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:53 Stoke-on-Trent | 2h33 | 18:26 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 08:10 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h08 | 12:18 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:27 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h21 | 12:48 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:59 Stoke-on-Trent | 3h20 | 12:19 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:09 Stoke-on-Trent | 3h43 | 12:52 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon
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Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 230 km distance in 2h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance 230 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 22:04 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Croydon from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
£41
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
For a visit to Croydon, 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, shopping areas, and enjoy local dining experiences.
A day trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 30m. Trains run 4 times per day over a distance of 230 km.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Passengers can enjoy views of the Staffordshire countryside and glimpses of the Peak District before reaching the more urban settings as the train approaches London. While it may not be the most scenic route in the UK, it does provide some pleasant views along the way.
Booking trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon is 230 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £71.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon covers a distance of 230 km and takes approximately 2h 30m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The train station in Stoke-on-Trent that goes to Croydon is Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), and it arrives at East Croydon (ECR).
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon leaves at 4:10.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon.
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon departs at 22:04.
Yes, you can take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon.
To get from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon.
There is no night train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Croydon
Stoke-on-Trent
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Longport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Croydon is East Croydon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at East Croydon for your journey to Croydon from Stoke-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for East Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for West Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 4 & 5
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Located outside the station entrance, by the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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