The average train between Cambridge and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Cambridge to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Cambridge to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cambridge and Stoke-on-Trent is 179.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Stoke-on-Trent via Nuneaton in around 3h 26m.