Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent Trains

Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 29m
Duration: 153 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 13m

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Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

10:53 AM → 1:56 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:56 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:56 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:56 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 7m • 1 change

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