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Trip Overview

The average train between Burton upon Trent and Croydon takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Burton upon Trent to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Burton upon Trent to Croydon train times

Trains run hourly between Burton upon Trent and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Croydon at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 5m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsThameslink2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastThameslink2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent to Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Burton upon Trent to Croydon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to East Croydon via Tamworth, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m.

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