The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to London
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 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 $192 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $87.
Of the 6 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for London every day 6 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 33 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 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.
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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 $15. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 217 km
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$84 Average Price | $31 Average Price Cheapest | $236 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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, Wednesday, 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W09853 | On time 8:10 am Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h33 | 9:43 am London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09145 | On time 8:53 am Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h34 | 10:27 am London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09155 | On time 9:10 am Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h31 | 10:41 am London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09165 | On time 9:53 am Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h34 | 11:27 am London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09178 | On time 10:10 am Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h31 | 11:41 am London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09188 | On time 10:53 am Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1h34 | 12:27 pm London Euston (EUS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 6:10 am Stoke-on-Trent | 1h31 | 7:41 am London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
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 $30 but you can travel from only $15 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 $30 |
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 $15. 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 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stoke-on-Trent, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and London
- 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 - Friday 06:40 - 10:40 Saturday 08:00 - 15:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: No rail replacement bus services operate from this station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:05 Saturday 07:40 - 14:40 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platform 2
- Storage location: Cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
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- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. 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 details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via lift. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from side entrance. Step free interchange via front of station. Step access to both platforms via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There are ticket machines on Platform 1 and in the booking hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area On platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle parking available on Platform 1 and 2 and outside the entrance to platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton - Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop D), near the Railway Tavern. Towards Lewisham - Opposite the Route 89 bus stop (Bus stop E) near the Railway Tavern
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