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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 1 trains that leave Liverpool for Burton-on-Trent on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
8:34 AM2h54Liverpool11:28 AMBurton-on-Trent$821One-way0 transfers
- 8:34 AM2h54Liverpool11:28 AMBurton-on-Trent$821One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 1h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:34 AM Liverpool | 2h54 | 11:28 AM Burton-on-Trent | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 10:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool and Burton-on-Trent from $17 (€14). 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 Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent
Most Liverpool to Burton-on-Trent trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Burton-on-Trent station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Burton-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Mossley Hill from Liverpool city centre
Mossley Hill is 5 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Mossley Hill train station facilities and services
Mossley Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Mossley Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mossley Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mossley Hill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Mossley Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mossley Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Access to platforms down a long slope with no rest platforms but the station is fully accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Burton-on-Trent station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Burton-on-Trent from Burton-on-Trent city centre
Burton-on-Trent 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
Food and drink options are available at Burton-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Burton-on-Trent.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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