Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Cardiff Central | Burton-on-Trent | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Burton-on-Trent | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Burton-on-Trent | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Burton-on-Trent | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Burton-on-Trent | No tags |
Get from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent
The journey takes about 2 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
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 £29
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent is 2h 34m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 32m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent departs at 07:45. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £28To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £28 to £295 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Burton-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £95, which is on 2025-12-12.
