The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 4 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for Edinburgh on Mon, Dec 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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, bus, and flight for Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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€110 Average price | €90 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 AM Burton-on-Trent | 4h38 | 10:08 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Burton-on-Trent | 4h37 | 11:07 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Burton-on-Trent | 4h33 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:39 AM Burton-on-Trent | 4h26 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€54) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€54) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:38 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent and Edinburgh from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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