Stoke-on-Trent to London train with Avanti West Coast

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

Cheapest price on 23 Sept

£10

Average ticket price on 23 Sept

£51

Fastest journey on 23 Sept

1 h 31 m

Average journey duration on 23 Sept

1 h 31 m

Trains on 23 Sept

41

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 £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

On Wed 23 Sept, we found 41 trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London, including 31 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.

  • West Midlands TrainsW70519 · C17870 · C17913
    20:573h52
    Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    0:49London Euston (EUS)
    £101One-way
    2 changes
  • West Midlands TrainsW70513 · C17874
    10:572h27
    Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    13:24London Euston (EUS)
    £101One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsW70506 · C18005
    19:572h27
    Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    22:24London Euston (EUS)
    £101One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsW70534 · C18016
    12:572h27
    Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    15:24London Euston (EUS)
    £121One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsW70544 · C18008
    13:572h27
    Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
    16:24London Euston (EUS)
    £121One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Stoke-on-Trent to London

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £317.

Distance: 217 km

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Driving

£69

Average Price

£317

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£26

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Cheapest

£65

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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30m

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3h 54m

Average total duration

1h 54m

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2h 0m

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5h 0m

Average total duration

4h 30m

Onboard

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Additional time*

3h 17m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Avanti West Coast

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to London:

A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to London costing on average £69.

A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stoke-on-Trent to London costing on average £317.

The fastest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 54m.

Coach takes on average 4h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £69 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Stoke-on-Trent to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to London trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Avanti West CoastW34125
Delayed
17:03 17:53Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
18:30 18:30London Euston (EUS)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70485 · C17876
On time
17:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
20:24 London Euston (EUS)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33929
On time
18:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h32
19:42 London Euston (EUS)
0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW34093
On time
18:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
20:27 London Euston (EUS)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70497 · C17863
On time
18:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h30
21:27 London Euston (EUS)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34242
On time
19:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
20:41 London Euston (EUS)
0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW33887
On time
19:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h41
21:34 London Euston (EUS)
0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70506 · C18005
On time
19:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
22:24 London Euston (EUS)
1 change
CrossCountryG01042+Avanti West CoastW34161
On time
20:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h10
22:14 London Euston (EUS)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW34080
On time
20:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h38
22:31 London Euston (EUS)
0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW340186:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
8:24 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70466 · C178806:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h28
9:25 London Euston (EUS)1 change
Avanti West CoastW341157:04 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h37
9:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW339537:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
8:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW341177:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h38
9:31 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW341118:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
9:44 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW339528:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
10:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70492 · C178548:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
11:24 London Euston (EUS)1 change
Avanti West CoastW341049:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
10:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW341349:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
11:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70503 · C178379:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
12:24 London Euston (EUS)1 change
Avanti West CoastW3389310:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
11:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3389610:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
12:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70513 · C1787410:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
13:24 London Euston (EUS)1 change
Avanti West CoastW3390211:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
12:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3395611:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
13:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3409712:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
13:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3394812:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
14:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70534 · C1801612:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
15:24 London Euston (EUS)1 change
Avanti West CoastW3392513:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h31
14:41 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3427013:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
15:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70544 · C1800813:57 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
2h27
16:24 London Euston (EUS)1 change
Avanti West CoastW3388614:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h33
15:43 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3422814:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h35
16:28 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastC0128915:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h32
16:42 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastC0129115:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h34
17:27 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3425516:10 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h33
17:43 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3426716:53 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h35
18:28 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect
Avanti West CoastW3406617:09 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
1h37
18:46 London Euston (EUS)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to London

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Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 7 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 28m.

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
Distance
217 km
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
0:10
Last train
22:53
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
4 days
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

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 £10. 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 Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£28
Avanti West Coast frequency
6 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

West Midlands Trains

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
£10
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

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Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to London covers a distance of 217 km and takes approximately 1h 28m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Stoke-on-Trent to London is 217 km.
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to London leaves at 0:10.
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to London departs at 22:53.
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stoke-on-Trent to London.
Yes, there is a direct train between Stoke-on-Trent and London. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast.
There is no night train service from Stoke-on-Trent to London.
The train station in Stoke-on-Trent that goes to London is Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), and it arrives at London Euston (EUS).
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to London is by train, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to London offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Passengers can enjoy views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and farmland, especially between Stoke-on-Trent and Milton Keynes before entering the more urban areas as the train approaches London.
Yes, you can take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to London.

popular train stations

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

Most Stoke-on-Trent to London trains use the Stoke-on-Trent to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Stoke-on-Trent
Arrival train stations in London

Which Stoke-on-Trent station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London leave from Stoke-on-Trent. The station is 1 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre at Stoke-on-Trent station, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA.
Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent station, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA+44 345 328 0253WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Stoke-on-Trent from Stoke-on-Trent city centre

Bus25, 23, 40A · 9m · every ~18 min

Stoke-on-Trent train station facilities and services

Stoke-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Stoke-on-Trent. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-on-Trent: 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.

LongportLongport station, Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4NDParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Longport from Stoke-on-Trent city centre

Longport is 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainNottingham - Crewe, Newark Castle - Crewe · 4m · £2
Bus94 · 10m · every ~2 min

Longport train station facilities and services

Longport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Longport.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Longport: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Longport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Longport: 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.

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