The average train between York and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
York to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your York to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Stoke-on-Trent is 128.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from York to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 21m.