The average train between Bishop Auckland and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Bishop Auckland 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 twice daily between Bishop Auckland and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bishop Auckland is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 6m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes


3h 52m • 2 changes


3h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bishop Auckland to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Bishop Auckland to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Bishop Auckland to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Bishop Auckland to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bishop Auckland and Stoke-on-Trent is 186.6 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Stoke-on-Trent via Darlington and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 2m.