The average train between Milton Keynes and Burton upon Trent takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Milton Keynes to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Burton upon Trent is 104.2 km. The road distance is 117 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworth hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 49 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route once daily.