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National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Cheapest price
CHF31
Average price
CHF31
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to York 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 York will cost around CHF31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for York on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.


Trains from Burton-on-Trent to York run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF31 but you can travel from only CHF13 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 9:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to York trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:37 AM Burton-on-Trent | 1h43 | 11:20 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
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Beloved tearoom serving York rarebit, afternoon tea, and the famous fat rascal in an old-fashioned, bustling setting.
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Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller towns, but transit is limited and many sights are walkable.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Burton-on-Trent to York trains use the Burton-on-Trent to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Burton-on-Trent and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Burton-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burton-on-Trent.
Ticket office support is available at Burton-on-Trent.
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burton-on-Trent: 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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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