The average train between Manchester and Burslem takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Burslem. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Burslem at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Burslem. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Burslem station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Manchester to Burslem train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Burslem train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Manchester to Burslem train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Burslem is 48.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.