The average train between Norwich and Stoke-on-Trent takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Norwich to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Norwich to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Norwich and Stoke-on-Trent is 237.8 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Stoke-on-Trent via Ely and Nuneaton in around 4h 47m.