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Burton upon Trent to Manchester trains

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The average train between Burton upon Trent and Manchester takes 2h 20m 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 20m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent to Manchester? 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 Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 1m.

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