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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent. The average train journey from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent takes one hour and 39 minutes, but some West Midlands Railway train trips are as short as one hour and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 44 mi (70 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 3m |
| Lowest price | $11.77 |
| Most frequent service | Merseyrail + Connections |
| Train lines | 6 |
Train service from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent
- Arriva Trains Wales + Connections tickets: C$52 one-way
- East Midlands Trains + Connections tickets: C$37 one-way
- Merseyrail + Connections tickets: C$37 one-way
- Northern Rail + Connections tickets: C$37 one-way
- West Midlands Railway tickets: C$12 one-way
- West Midlands Railway + Connections tickets: C$52 one-way
Which train should you take from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent?
There are 6 train lines with service from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent. Merseyrail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 8 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales + Connections | 2 | 1h 26m | $52.30 |
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 2 | 1h 41m | $36.66 |
| Merseyrail + Connections | 8 | 1h 49m | $38.61 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 1 | 1h 41m | $36.66 |
| West Midlands Railway | 2 | 1h 11m | $32.04 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 1 | 1h 32m | $52.30 |
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent start from $52, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 1 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Stoke-on-Trent.
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent start from $37, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 1 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Stoke-on-Trent.
Merseyrail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent start from $37, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Merseyrail + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. Merseyrail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Brunswick . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on Merseyrail + Connections takes 1 hours and 49 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, Merseyrail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Merseyrail + Connections offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Stoke-on-Trent.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent start from $37, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. Northern Rail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 1 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Stoke-on-Trent on a weekend there is typically one Northern Rail + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Liverpool.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent start from $12, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 West Midlands Railway schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. West Midlands Railway in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Stoke-on-Trent.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent start from $52, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Stoke-on-Trent. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool South Parkway . And in Stoke-on-Trent trains arrive at Stoke on Trent Railway Station .
From Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 1 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stoke-on-Trent faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Stoke-on-Trent on a weekend there is typically one West Midlands Railway + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Liverpool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Liverpool to Stoke-on-Trent are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Liverpool at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Liverpool
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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.
To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Liverpool?
Main departure station: Liverpool South Parkway Station
There are two stations in Liverpool where you can board the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
All train stations in Liverpool:
Liverpool South Parkway Station
Brunswick
Where is the train station in Stoke-on-Trent?
Main arrival station: Stoke on Trent Railway Station
Stoke-on-Trent has one train station.
Train stations in Stoke-on-Trent:
Stoke on Trent Railway Station
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