The average train between Margate and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Margate to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Margate to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Margate and Stoke-on-Trent is 303 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Stoke-on-Trent via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 35m.