- Must visit
Gladstone Pottery Museum
A former working pottery factory with kilns, workshops and live craft demonstrations. It gives the clearest introduction to Longton's ceramics heritage.
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Longton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Birmingham to Longton and enjoy the approximately 58 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 22:30.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 58 km |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 22:30 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Longton trainsCross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham and Longton. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£26
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£51
Cross Country frequency
10 a day
Complete guide to Longton
Things to do in Longton
Discover the best of Longton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Longton trip today.
- Recommended
Foxfield Railway Museum
A small heritage museum preserving local railway history, signalling artefacts and model displays. It suits visitors interested in transport and industry.
- Recommended
Ford Green Hall
A local museum and historic house with ceramics, period rooms and changing displays. It adds social history context to the story of the Potteries.
- Recommended
The Strand
Longton's main central street lined with civic buildings, shops and bus links. It is the best area for a first walk through the historic town centre.
- Recommended
Queens Park
A large park with sports facilities, open lawns and a lake area. It offers a relaxed break from the town centre and is popular with local walkers.
- Recommended
Trent and Mersey Canal at Longton
A pleasant canalside walking route with towpaths, locks and pottery-era scenery. It is ideal for a gentle local walk and photography.
- Vegetarian
Staffordshire Oatcake
A Staffordshire oatcake is a soft savoury pancake made from oatmeal, flour and yeast, often filled with cheese or bacon. It is a defining Potteries staple.
- Gluten-free
Staffordshire Lobby
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire one-pot stew of beef or lamb with potatoes, carrots and onions, valued as hearty working-class comfort food.
Oatcake Breakfast
This local breakfast favourite pairs a Staffordshire oatcake with bacon, sausage, cheese or egg. It is widely eaten across Stoke-on-Trent and Longton.
High Lane Oatcakes
Popular local oatcake shop serving classic Staffordshire oatcakes with varied fillings in a simple, casual setting.
Mirchi Indian Restaurant
Established Indian restaurant known for curries and tandoori dishes, with a smart yet comfortable atmosphere.
The Sutherland Arms
Well-known traditional pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a relaxed setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Longton is usually cheaper than major tourist cities for hotels and dining, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £40+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £3.50
To the city centre
Longton Station -> Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent
- Distance
- 5 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Contactless payment is accepted on many local buses, and Stoke-on-Trent Smart fares are available across operators in the city area.
- For flexible travel across operators, use the Smart day ticket; it is the main official multi-operator city bus fare.
FAQs: Birmingham to Longton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Longton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Longton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Birmingham to Longton is 58 km.
The first train from Birmingham to Longton leaves at 5:57.
The last train from Birmingham to Longton departs at 22:30.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham to Longton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham to Longton.
There is no night train service from Birmingham to Longton.
Booking trains from Birmingham to Longton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham to Longton offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with stretches of scenic landscapes, especially as you pass through areas like the Staffordshire countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Longton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Longton
Most Birmingham to Longton trains use the Birmingham New Street to Longton station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Longton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Longton
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
HamsteadHamstead station, Old Walsall Road, Hamstead, West Midlands, B42 1NJ
City-centre transport
Getting to Hamstead from Birmingham city centre
Hamstead is 5 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWolverhampton - Walsall, Wolverhampton - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham New Street - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley, Birmingham New Street - Walsall, Wolverhampton - Hednesford · 15m · £3 · every ~4 min
Bus16 · 20m · £2 · every ~27 min
16 · 21m · £2 · every ~27 min
Hamstead train station facilities and services
Hamstead has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hamstead.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamstead. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamstead: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamstead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamstead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Birmingham InternationalBirmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
City-centre transport
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRugeley Trent Valley - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street - Coventry, Birmingham New Street - Northampton, Walsall - London Euston, Birmingham New Street - Milton Keynes Central, Birmingham New Street - Rugby, Liverpool Lime Street - Coventry, Wolverhampton - Birmingham International, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham International · 9m · £4 · every ~8 min
BusX1 · 39m · £4 · every ~23 min
X1 · 40m · £4 · every ~23 min
17A · 53m · £4 · every ~19 min
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Longton station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Trains from Birmingham to Longton most often arrive at Longton. Some services arrive at Stoke-on-Trent, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Longton arrival station.
LongtonLongton station, King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ
City-centre transport
Getting to Longton from Longton city centre
Bus6, 6C, 36 · 4m · every ~6 min
Longton train station facilities and services
Longton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longton.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Longton: Bike Parking.
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