How to get from London to Stoke-on-Trent
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Stoke-on-Trent by price and travel time.
- 217 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 07m
- 44 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Stoke-on-Trent. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 217 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
217 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €35Reading date not recorded | 3h 07m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 14 | 3h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€35Reading date not recorded3h 07m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 143h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Stoke-on-Trent: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Stoke-on-Trentbus
FlixBus·3h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from London to Stoke-on-Trent
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:25 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:25
- 00:40
- 00:45
- 00:59
- 01:25
- 01:40
- 01:45
- 05:20
- 05:40
- 06:20
- 06:40
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:35
- 07:40
- 08:15
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 10:30
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 14:50
- 15:00
- 15:10
- 15:20
- 15:50
- 16:10
- 16:50
- 17:10
- 21:25
- 21:45
- 22:25
- 22:45
- 22:59
- 23:25
- 23:40
- 23:45
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 14
Cheapest fare by day, London to Stoke-on-Trent
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Tue, Oct 13.
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow-Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester-Stoke-on-TrentBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Stoke-on-Trent works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Stoke-on-Trent, about 3h 25m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 25m, direct, no transfers.
London to Stoke-on-Trent: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Stoke-on-Trent?
The most useful route takes about 3h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Stoke-on-Trent?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:59, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Stoke-on-Trent?
44 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Stoke-on-Trent leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Stoke-on-Trent from London?
About 217 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Stoke-on-Trent cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Stoke-on-Trent?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Stoke-on-Trent?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026