How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent is 28m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Train Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent from £4

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:49	Birmingham New Street	30m	20:19	Burton-on-Trent	No tags
Train	20:49	Birmingham New Street	30m	21:19	Burton-on-Trent	No tags
Train	21:03	Birmingham New Street	34m	21:37	Burton-on-Trent	No tags
Train	22:03	Birmingham New Street	35m	22:38	Burton-on-Trent	No tags
Train	23:09	Birmingham New Street	30m	23:39	Burton-on-Trent	No tags

Get from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

28mAverage duration

26 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent is 28m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

£4

06/12

£20

Today

£11

08/12

£7

09/12

£6

10/12

£7

11/12

£6

12/12

£4

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £55 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Burton-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-12.