How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent is 48m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 47m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , West Midlands Railway , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 20:01.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	08:11	Kidsgrove	Cheapest
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	47m	08:48	Stoke-on-Trent	Fastest
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	16:11	Kidsgrove	No tags
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	48m	07:49	Stoke-on-Trent	No tags
Train	16:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	17:11	Kidsgrove	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	16:11	Kidsgrove	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	47m	07:48	Stoke-on-Trent	Fastest
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	08:11	Kidsgrove	No tags
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	47m	07:48	Stoke-on-Trent	No tags
Train	08:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 7m	09:11	Kidsgrove	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stoke-on-Trent. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £22	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £75	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent is 48m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 47m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 20:01.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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£8

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£8

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£25

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£8

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £73 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-12.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.