The average train between Alton and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Alton to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Alton to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Alton and Stoke-on-Trent is 222.2 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Stoke-on-Trent via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 19m.