Edinburgh to Burton upon Trent Trains

Edinburgh to Burton upon Trent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Burton upon Trent takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

5h 30m
Duration: 300 mi
Distance: £176
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 39m

£120–229

Edinburgh to Burton upon Trent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
3:04 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

9:05 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:08 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 7:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

9:05 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:05 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

9:05 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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