The average train between Leeds and Stoke-on-Trent takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Leeds 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 Leeds and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and Stoke-on-Trent is 97.7 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 46m.