The average train between Merseyside and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Merseyside 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 Merseyside and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseyside is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merseyside to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Merseyside station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Merseyside to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Merseyside to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Merseyside to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Merseyside and Stoke-on-Trent is 74.3 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Bidston to Stoke-on-Trent via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Crewe in around 2h 5m.