The average train between Hamilton and Stoke-on-Trent takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Hamilton to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Hamilton to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and Stoke-on-Trent is 329.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Stoke-on-Trent via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 56m.