The average train between Dover and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Dover to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Dover to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Stoke-on-Trent is 317.4 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Stoke-on-Trent via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 15m.