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Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool by train
It takes an average of 2h 32m to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 43 miles (70 km). There are normally 280 trains per day traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from $11.73 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:04 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:10 pm | |
| Departure station | Stoke-on-Trent | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 1h 7m | |
| Distance | 43 miles (70 km) | |
| Frequency | 280 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $11.73 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool by train in 1 hour 7 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool by train is 2 hours 32 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour 7 minutes. You'll usually find 280 trains per day traveling the 70 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Liverpool.
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