The average train between Peterborough and Burton upon Trent takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Peterborough to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Burton-on-Trent station.
Book your Peterborough to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Peterborough and Burton upon Trent is 97.5 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Burton-on-Trent via Nottingham in around 2h 13m.