The average train between Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent is 69.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stoke-on-Trent via Crewe in around 1h 23m.