The average train between Chester and Stoke-on-Trent takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Chester to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Chester to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Stoke-on-Trent is 51.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Stoke-on-Trent via Crewe in around 59 min.