The average train between Canterbury and Burton upon Trent takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Burton upon Trent. 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 Canterbury and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Canterbury to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Canterbury to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Burton upon Trent is 252.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Burton-on-Trent via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 5m.