Burton upon Trent to Manchester Trains

Burton upon Trent to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burton upon Trent and Manchester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Burton upon Trent to Manchester. 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 24m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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2h 1m

£41–71

Burton upon Trent to Manchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Burton upon Trent and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

9:37 PM → 12:11 AM
Arrives next day
2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:30 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 12:36 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:35 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 3:35 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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