The average train between Paddington and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Paddington 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 Paddington and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Paddington to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Euston station.
Paddington to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Paddington to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paddington and Stoke-on-Trent is 214.5 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice a week.