The average train between Inverness and Stoke-on-Trent takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 Inverness and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Stoke-on-Trent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
Inverness to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Inverness to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Stoke-on-Trent is 514 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Stoke-on-Trent via Haymarket and Crewe in around 7h 59m.