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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Birmingham for Burton-on-Trent on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 40 km
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:09 AM Birmingham | 0h30 | 7:39 AM Burton-on-Trent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:49 AM Birmingham | 0h28 | 8:17 AM Burton-on-Trent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:03 AM Birmingham | 0h21 | 8:24 AM Burton-on-Trent | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:09 AM Birmingham | 0h28 | 11:37 AM Burton-on-Trent | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent
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Trains from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent run on average 8 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 24m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Burton-on-Trent from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Birmingham to Burton-On-Trent
CrossCountry Trains provide direct trains from Birmingham to Burton-On-Trent. The daily schedule begins with a first departure just after 6:00 a.m. There are trains roughly every half hour throughout the day until the evening when the service becomes hourly. The final departure from Birmingham is around 11:00 p.m. Journey times are just under 30 minutes. Sunday services are less frequent, with the first departure around 9:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Burton-On-Trent?
Departure Station: Birmingham New Street New Street station is located in Birmingham's city centre, close to the main shopping streets. Nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street provide connections across the city and region. The station taxi rank is situated on Navigation Street, close to the Victoria Square exit.
Arrival Station: Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent station is situated on the western side of the town, about ten minutes on foot from the centre. Local buses stop outside the station on Borough Road. Taxis are available from the rank located by the main entrance.
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burton-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Burton-on-Trent, located 0.1 miles (100 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
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