Trains from London to Stoke-on-Trent

If you’re planning to go to the famous city in Staffordshire while you are visiting the UK, trains from London to Stoke-on-Trent are a good way to get there.

Trains depart frequently from London Euston train station in the city centre. They are run by two companies: Virgin Trains and East Anglia. Virgin run more services (and faster ones), but East Anglia offer cheaper train tickets.

Departures take place from Euston three times an hour at peak times. Most trains run on the hour, at 20 minutes past the hour, and at 46 minutes past the hour.

The journey time on trains from London to Stoke-on-Trent varies from 1 hour and 24 minutes to 2 hours and 14 minutes, depending on what train you travel on. Delays can occur, so make sure to leave yourself extra time if you have a connection to make.

Single train tickets on East Anglia services can cost from £18.00 for first class and £8.00 for standard class if you book online well in advance. Singles on Virgin Trains cost from £41.50 for first class and £16.00 for standard class if you book online ahead of time. Discounted fares on trains from London to Stoke-on-Trent are also available if you book with a railcard or can get concessions.

Trains from London to Nottingham

If you need to travel from the capital to the heart of England, trains from London to Nottingham are a great way to go.

Trains run frequently from the domesitc terminal of London St Pancras train station and from the adjacent King’s Cross train station. They are all operated by East Midlands Trains.

Trains from London to Nottingham depart three to four times an hour at peak times, making it easy to travel by rail on this route.

The travel time between these cities ranges from 1 hour and 44 minutes to 2 hours and 1 minute, depending on which train you choose to take. Trains from King’s Cross require a change at Grantham train station en route.

Single train tickets can cost as little as £17.00 for first class and £12.00 for standard class if you travel off-peak and book online well in advance. Fares go up if you book travel at peak times or if you purchase your ticket on or close to the day you travel. Further discounts on trains from London to Nottingham are obtainable if you qualify for concessions or use a railcard.

Trains from London to Southampton

If you need to get from the capital to the coast when you are travelling in the UK, trains from London to Southampton are a good option.

Two companies run trains on this route: Southern and South West Trains. There are several key differences between the companies’ offerings. The first is that Southern run services from Victoria station, while South West Trains run services from Waterloo station.

The second is that Southern tends to have slightly slower trains and less frequent departures, but much cheaper ticket prices if you book well in advance.

Trains leave frequently from Waterloo and Victoria train stations, and arrive at Southampton Central train station in the city centre. Some trains from London to Southampton require a change at Basingstoke en route.

Departures from Waterloo take place up to four times an hour at peak times, whereas departures from Victoria only take place up to once an hour. The journey time varies from 1 hour and 14 minutes to 2 hours and 27 minutes, depending on the train you take.

Single train tickets on Southern trains from London to Southampton can cost as little as £38.20 for first class and £5.00 for standard class if you book online well in advance. Singles on South West Trains cost £59.30 first class and £35.90 for standard class. Prices are higher if you buy a ticket for travel at peak times or if you make your booking on or close to the date of travel. Further reductions are available if you purchase your tickets with a railcard or are eligible for concessions.