The average train between Gateshead and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Gateshead 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 5 times a day between Gateshead and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Gateshead to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Gateshead to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Stoke-on-Trent is 221 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 5m.