The distance between Southampton and Stoke on Trent is around 294km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southampton to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stoke on Trent → Southampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Southampton and Stoke on Trent is around 294km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Southampton and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Southampton and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 35m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southampton and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Southampton and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 25m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southampton and Stoke on Trent. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southampton and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 294km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2hrs | £230($270) | hourly | 359km (223 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £105($125) | hourly | 364km (226 miles) |
Train to Stoke-on-Trent | 3h 35m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £20($24) | twice daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 294km (182 miles) |
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London Midland
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.