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Manchester to Burton upon Trent trains

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The average train between Manchester and Burton upon Trent takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

2h 38m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trenttrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 21m
£34–62

Manchester to Burton upon Trent train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Manchester and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 57m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 57m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 15m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country7h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 45m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 58m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 55m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 48m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 48m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 48m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Burton upon Trent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Burton-on-Trent via Sheffield in around 2h 21m.

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