The average train between London and Burton upon Trent takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
London to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your London to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between London and Burton upon Trent is 177.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Tamworth hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 4m. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly.