The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Stoke-on-Trent takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour 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 Portsmouth Harbour and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Stoke-on-Trent is 256.3 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Stoke-on-Trent via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 42m.