The average train between St Helens and Burton upon Trent takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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 3 hours between St Helens and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Burton upon Trent. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Burton upon Trent station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
St Helens to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Burton upon Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your St Helens to Burton upon Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Burton upon Trent is 102 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Burton-on-Trent via Liverpool Lime Street and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 12m.