Burton-on-Trent to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Burton-on-Trent to Manchester by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 84 kilometres.
Cost of a train ticket between Burton-on-Trent and Manchester
The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$37.52. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.
What’s included in the price of a European train ticket
When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.
Departure frequency and timetable from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester:
06:20 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
23:40 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
06:24 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
23:00 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 18 minutes from Burton-on-Trent toward Manchester.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 40 trains serving this route each day.
Average train travel time and distance from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 31 minutes, spanning 84 kilometres in total.
When do tickets go on sale between Burton-on-Trent and Manchester?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Burton-on-Trent and Manchester 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
More information on train travel from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Manchester city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester
Want to know more about your journey from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Burton-on-Trent and Manchester is 84 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$37.52. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Other train journeys from Burton-on-Trent
- From Burton-on-Trent to Tamworth From AU$10.95
- From Burton-on-Trent to Derby From AU$11.68
- From Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham From AU$17.52
- From Burton-on-Trent to Leeds From AU$65.70
- From Burton-on-Trent to London From AU$74.46
- From Burton-on-Trent to Sheffield From AU$32.12
- From Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham International From AU$27.74
- From Burton-on-Trent to Skegness From AU$37.96
- From Burton-on-Trent to Liverpool From AU$49.64
- From Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh From AU$179.58
- From Burton-on-Trent to Preston From AU$105.76
- From Burton-on-Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne From AU$535.82
- From Burton-on-Trent to Plymouth From AU$224.84
- From Burton-on-Trent to Glasgow From AU$102.20
- From Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham From AU$28.00
Other train journeys to Manchester
- From London to Manchester From AU$67.89
- From Cheltenham to Manchester From AU$42.34
- From Edinburgh to Manchester From AU$28.47
- From Carlisle to Manchester From AU$63.51
- From York to Manchester From AU$28.47
- From Warrington to Manchester From AU$4.38
- From Chester to Manchester From AU$11.68
- From Crewe to Manchester From AU$10.22
- From Norwich to Manchester From AU$68.62
- From Huddersfield to Manchester From AU$14.60
- From Cardiff to Manchester From AU$50.37
- From Bristol to Manchester From AU$45.26
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- From Birmingham to Manchester From AU$21.17
- From Southampton to Manchester From AU$63.51
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From AU$50.37
- From Manchester to York From AU$28.47
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From AU$13.14
- From Manchester to Chester From AU$5.84
- From Manchester to Crewe From AU$5.84
- From Manchester to Blackpool From AU$20.44
- From Manchester to Cardiff From AU$59.13
- From Manchester to Leeds From AU$8.03
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