The average train between Liverpool and Burton upon Trent takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 every 2 hours between Liverpool and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Liverpool to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Liverpool to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Liverpool and Burton upon Trent is 111.6 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 11m.