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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
£40
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 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burton upon Trent to Preston? 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 Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Preston via Tamworth and Crewe in around 2h 45m.

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