How to travel from Dover to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Stoke on Trent is around 359km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover to Stoke on Trent by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Dover to Stoke on Trent by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Dover and Stoke on Trent is around 359km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Dover and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dover and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Dover to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£105($125)
hourly359km (223 miles)
Train via St Pancras International3h 30m
£100($115)
every 2 hours386km (240 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
£285($340)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 30m
£485($575)
hourly1,020km (634 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane4h 45m
£175($205)
hourly995km (618 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£67($79)
on demand386km (240 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent