Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth 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 05:20 View journey
Last train 18:27 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 321
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$225.13 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 2m
Train operators 1

Explore Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Plymouth 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$225.13, 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.

Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent departure frequency and train timetable

With 17 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 58 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20 and the last one is at 17:25. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:25, with the last one at 18:27.

Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 321 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Booking time frame: Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent trains

Tickets for travel to Burton-on-Trent along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Plymouth to Burton-on-Trent

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Burton-on-Trent city guide.

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

Want to know more about your journey from Plymouth 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 distance between Plymouth and Burton-on-Trent by train is 321 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.