Leicester to Burton-on-Trent by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Burton-on-Trent

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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 00:52 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 38m View journey
Distance (km) 40
Trains / day 71 View all
Cheapest journey AU$48.18 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 11m
Train operators 3

Discover Leicester to Burton-on-Trent by train

Planning a train adventure from Leicester to Burton-on-Trent? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Leicester and Burton-on-Trent

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$48.18, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Leicester and Burton-on-Trent

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 71 trains make this journey of 40 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Leicester is at 00:52 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:50.

During the weekend, 01:08 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:20 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 8 minutes.

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

The total distance for this route is 40 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 38 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Leicester and Burton-on-Trent?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Leicester to Burton-on-Trent

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Burton-on-Trent city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

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

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

The train journey from Leicester to Burton-on-Trent covers 40 kilometres in total.

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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.