The average train between Guildford and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Guildford to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Guildford to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Guildford and Stoke-on-Trent is 225.3 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Stoke-on-Trent via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 8m.