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Trip Summary
There are 40 daily trains from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent. Traveling by train from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent usually takes around 2 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest West Midlands Railway + Connections train can make the trip in one hour and 44 minutes.
| Distance | 120 mi (193 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 44m |
| Lowest price | £7.75 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent?
There are 4 train lines with service from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent. West Midlands Railway + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 19 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Overground + Connections | 17 | 2h 21m | £55.23 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 3 | 2h 6m | £70.31 |
| West Midlands Railway | 1 | 3h 2m | £7.75 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 19 | 2h 14m | £50.89 |
London Overground + Connections train tickets from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent start from £28, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 London Overground + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. London Overground + Connections in Watford leaves from Carpenders Park and 2 other stations. And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Watford to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on London Overground + Connections takes 2 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, London Overground + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent start from £70, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. Virgin Trains + Connections in Watford leaves from Watford Junction . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Watford to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent start from £8, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 West Midlands Railway schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. West Midlands Railway in Watford leaves from Watford Junction . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Watford to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 3 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent start from £26, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Watford leaves from Watford North and 2 other stations. And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Watford to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Watford to Stoke-on-Trent on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Watford at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 40 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Watford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main departure station: Watford North Train Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Watford where you can board the train.
All train stations in Watford:
Watford North Train Station
Bushey
Carpenders Park
Watford Junction
Watford High Street
Where is the train station in Stoke-on-Trent?
Main arrival station: Stoke on Trent Railway Station
Stoke-on-Trent has one train station.
Train stations in Stoke-on-Trent:
Stoke on Trent Railway Station
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