The average train between Falkirk and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 every 4 hours between Falkirk and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Falkirk to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Falkirk to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Falkirk to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Stoke-on-Trent is 349 km. The road distance is 448 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 3m.