The average train between Reading and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
Reading to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Reading to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Stoke-on-Trent is 190.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 33m.