The average train between Cardiff and Burslem takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Burslem. 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 Cardiff and Burslem. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Burslem at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Burslem. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Burslem station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Cardiff to Burslem train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Burslem train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Longport station.
Book your Cardiff to Burslem train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Burslem is 186.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Longport via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 52m.