The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick 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 Smethwick will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Smethwick 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 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 to Smethwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 58 km
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£13 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:15 Stoke-on-Trent | 0h54 | 06:09 Smethwick | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:58 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h11 | 07:09 Smethwick | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick run on average 15 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Smethwick from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Smethwick 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 Smethwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Smethwick
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 13:00 Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on either side of Rolfe Street immediately in front of main entrance to station building.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall; the key is available from staff at the Booking Office. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 07:00-13:00, Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-16:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Halfords Lane, located at the main entrance to the station car park.
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