The average train between Preston and Stoke-on-Trent takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Preston to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Preston to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Stoke-on-Trent is 91.1 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Stoke-on-Trent via Crewe in around 1h 23m.