The average train between Swindon and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 every 3 hours between Swindon and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Swindon to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Swindon to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Stoke-on-Trent is 163.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Stoke-on-Trent via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 30m.