The average train between Burton upon Trent and London takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Burton upon Trent to London. 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 Burton upon Trent and London. 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 London at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to London. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Burton upon Trent to London train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Burton upon Trent to London train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Burton upon Trent to London train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Burton upon Trent and London is 177.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Tamworth to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 9m. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly.