The average train between Sunderland and Stoke-on-Trent takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 twice daily between Sunderland and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Stoke-on-Trent is 217.8 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 26m.