The average train between Blackpool and Burton upon Trent takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Burton upon Trent. 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 Blackpool and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Blackpool to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Blackpool to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Burton upon Trent is 146.1 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Burton-on-Trent via Preston, Crewe, and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 32m.