The average train between Waterloo Station and Stoke-on-Trent takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Waterloo Station to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Stoke-on-Trent is 218.5 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 33m.