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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
£143
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 36m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 32m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Burton upon Trent? 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 Edinburgh to Burton upon Trent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 300.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burton-on-Trent via York in around 4h 40m.

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