The average train between Croydon and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Croydon to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Croydon to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Croydon and Stoke-on-Trent is 229.5 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Stoke-on-Trent via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 35m.