How to travel from Stoke on Trent to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and London is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to London by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and London

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and London is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Stoke on Trent and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to London is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and London. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Stoke on Trent and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and London. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and London. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to London. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stoke on Trent and London. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and London

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
£63($75)
hourly234km (145 miles)
Train via Oxford3hrs
£89($105)
hourly286km (178 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
£235($280)
hourly344km (214 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£14($16)
twice daily258km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London