The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 40 km
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1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:21 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h31 | 05:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:19 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h37 | 06:56 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:38 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h28 | 07:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:21 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h34 | 08:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:21 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 0h34 | 11:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 23m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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