Burton upon Trent to Preston Trains

Burton upon Trent to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burton upon Trent and Preston takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent to Preston. 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 32m

Duration

111 mi

Distance

£47

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Burton upon Trent to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Burton upon Trent and Preston. 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 Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

3:51 PM → 5:50 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 6:50 PM
2h • 2 changes
5:50 PM → 7:50 PM
2h • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:32 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 1:50 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 2:50 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 3:51 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 11:50 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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