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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

1 h 34 m

Average duration

1 h 35 m

Trains per day

Distance

217 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to London 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 London will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for London 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 217 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.

09:531h34

Stoke-on-Trent

11:27London

£341One-way

0 changes

09:582h31

Stoke-on-Trent

12:29London

£481One-way

0 changes

20:531h38

Stoke-on-Trent

22:31London

£711One-way

0 changes

12:531h34

Stoke-on-Trent

14:27London

£721One-way

0 changes

13:531h34

Stoke-on-Trent

15:27London

£721One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Stoke-on-Trent to London train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 23 April

Last updated at 11:57

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C49041	Delayed 12:15 12:10Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)	1h31	13:41 London Euston (EUS)	0 changesdirect
C49048	On time 12:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)	1h34	14:27 London Euston (EUS)	0 changesdirect
C44553	On time 13:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)	1h32	14:42 London Euston (EUS)	0 changesdirect
C49063	On time 13:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)	1h37	15:30 London Euston (EUS)	0 changesdirect
C49071	On time 14:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)	1h32	15:42 London Euston (EUS)	0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to London?

The best time to book your train from Stoke-on-Trent to London is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stoke-on-Trent to London route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Stoke-on-Trent to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Stoke-on-Trent to London.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to London

United Kingdom

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.

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 £8

Distance

217 km

Average train duration

2h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 31m

First train

06:15

Last train

22:04

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry trains Stoke-on-Trent to London

For as little as £26 you can travel by train from Stoke-on-Trent to London with Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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.

Train information from Stoke-on-Trent to London with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £30
Virgin Trains frequency: 16 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Stoke-on-Trent to London train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £26

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains between Stoke-on-Trent and London. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London

There are two agencies that run the train service from Stoke-on-Trent to London: Virgin West Coast Trains and Chiltern Railways. With Chiltern Railways, the train leaves Stoke-on-Trent every two hours for Leamington Spa where it stops. From Leamington spa, the traveller can catch another train that leaves hourly for Stoke-on-Trent. The entire journey takes an estimated three hours and fifteen minutes. Virgin West Coast Trains has a direct train leaving every thirty minutes. The departure station is the Stoke-on-Trent station while the arrival station is London Euston. It takes an estimated one and a half hours to reach Stoke on Trent.

FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Stoke-on-Trent to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stoke-on-Trent to London.

Cheap train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to London can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stoke-on-Trent to London is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Stoke-on-Trent to London is 1 h 31 min to travel the 135 mile long journey, with around there are 9 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to London leaves at 03: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to London leaves at 22: 09.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 6 direct trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Stoke-on-Trent to London you can take a train with Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Stoke-on-Trent to London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 09.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stoke-on-Trent, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Stoke-on-Trent is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to London is March.

You have options as you can travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and London

Stoke-on-Trent

London

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 London.

Stoke-on-Trent Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Stoke-on-Trent station, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA

Phone Number

+44 345 328 0253

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

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