The average train between Manchester and Burton-on-Trent Station takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent Station. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Burton-on-Trent Station. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Burton-on-Trent Station at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Burton-on-Trent Station station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Manchester to Burton-on-Trent Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Burton-on-Trent Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Burton-on-Trent station.
Book your Manchester to Burton-on-Trent Station train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Burton-on-Trent Station is 84.9 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Burton-on-Trent via Sheffield in around 2h 21m.