Burton-on-Trent to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Burton-on-Trent to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Burton-on-Trent to Reading, 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 06:58 View journey
Last train 20:06 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 157
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey CA$70.20 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 15m
Train operators 1

Explore Burton-on-Trent to Reading by train

Thinking about travelling from Burton-on-Trent to Reading by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Burton-on-Trent and Reading

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$70.20

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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Burton-on-Trent to Reading train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:58.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 20:06.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:58.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:02.

  • 15 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 59 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Burton-on-Trent to Reading

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 5 minutes. The total distance travelled is 157 kilometres.

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

Tickets for travel to Reading along this route are available for purchase 4 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.

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

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 Reading city guide to get you started.

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

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The train route from Burton-on-Trent to Reading covers 157 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.