The average train between Peterborough and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Peterborough to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Peterborough to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Peterborough and Stoke-on-Trent is 138.8 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Stoke-on-Trent via Nuneaton in around 2h 32m.