The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
217 km
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 £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 6 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for London every day 4 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 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to London 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 217 km
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to London trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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W03162 | On time 08:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h31 | 09:41 London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02890 | On time 08:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h34 | 10:27 London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02883 | On time 09:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h31 | 10:41 London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02119 | On time 09:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h34 | 11:27 London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02869 | On time 10:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h31 | 11:41 London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02862 | On time 10:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h34 | 12:27 London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to London
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 22:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and London 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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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and London
- 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.
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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