Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent by train

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Overview: trains from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent

Find the key information for travelling by train from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 17:00 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 379
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey AU$246.01 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 53m
Train operators 1

Travelling from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent by train

Considering a train trip from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Glasgow and Burton-on-Trent: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$246.01

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 2 and a half months in advance.

Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent departure timetable

On this route, 4 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Glasgow at 06:01 and the last leaving at 17:00 during the week.

For weekend travel to Burton-on-Trent, the earliest departure is at 06:01 and the last one is at 17:00. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 379 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Booking Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent trains in advance

Booking your Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 2 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Glasgow and Burton-on-Trent by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

More information on train travel from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent

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 Burton-on-Trent city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Glasgow to Burton-on-Trent is 379 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.