The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station 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 Cardiff Central Station and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cardiff Central Station to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Stoke-on-Trent is 182.9 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 34m.