The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£155
Average price
£187
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £187 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £155.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 248 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 248 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£107 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h45 | 08:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h46 | 09:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 6h34 | 14:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 04:29 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- 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.

