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Corby Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run heritage museum covering Corby’s steel, communities and post-war growth. A compact introduction to the town’s story.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£58
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£58
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 1 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Corby 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 to Corby will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
To travel from Burton-on-Trent to Corby you need to make at least 2 changes.
W70685 · C41869+
G00681
W70683 · C41866+
G00678
W70680 · C41863+
G00676
C21675 · W70680 · C41863+
G00678
W70763 · W70675 · C41858+
G00675
C21675 · W70680 · C41863+
G00678
W70763 · W70675 · C41858+
G00675
W70685 · C41869+
G00681
W70680 · C41863+
G00676
W70677 · C41862+
G00675Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Corby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 73 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Corby take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 28m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Corby trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70763 · W70675 · C41858+ G00675 | 6:40 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 1h47 | 8:27 Corby station (COR) | 3 changes | |
W70677 · C41862+ G00675 | 6:40 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h17 | 8:57 Corby station (COR) | 2 changes | |
W70680 · C41863+ G00676 | 7:17 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h10 | 9:27 Corby station (COR) | 2 changes | |
C21675 · W70680 · C41863+ G00678 | 7:41 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 1h46 | 9:27 Corby station (COR) | 3 changes | |
W70683 · C41866+ G00678 | 7:41 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h18 | 9:59 Corby station (COR) | 2 changes | |
W70685 · C41869+ G00681 | 8:19 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h05 | 10:24 Corby station (COR) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Corby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 20:20 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Volunteer-run heritage museum covering Corby’s steel, communities and post-war growth. A compact introduction to the town’s story.
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Large country park with woodland walks, lakes, birdwatching and a heritage railway. A favourite green escape close to Corby.
Popular boating lake and parkland with waterside paths, wildlife and open space. A relaxed local favourite for outdoor time.
Attractive town-centre park with formal gardens, open lawns and play areas. Ideal for a gentle stroll or short break between sights.
A Scottish-style minced lamb or beef pie with gravy, reflecting Corby’s strong Scottish heritage from post-war steel town migration.
A potato scone cooked on a griddle, widely linked to Scottish breakfasts and common in Corby homes because of the town’s Scottish roots.
A soft white morning roll, often filled with bacon or sausage. It is a familiar Scottish bakery staple still associated with Corby’s local identity.
Established Indian restaurant known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and friendly casual dining in Corby.
Well-known local Italian venue serving pizza, pasta and hearty mains in an informal family-friendly atmosphere.
Popular pub restaurant serving grills, British mains and drinks in a relaxed, modern setting close to the town centre.
Corby is Moderate for UK travel. Chain hotels and casual dining are fairly priced, but rail fares and pub meals can add up versus cheaper regional towns.
Restaurants may add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Corby Railway Station -> Corby Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent to Corby 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 Corby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Burton-on-Trent to Corby trains use the Burton-on-Trent to Corby station pair. Use this guide to compare Burton-on-Trent and Corby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Burton-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burton-on-Trent.
Ticket office support is available at Burton-on-Trent.
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burton-on-Trent: 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.
Corby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Corby.
Ticket office support is available at Corby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Corby: Parking, WC.
Available at Corby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Corby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A - this station has step-free access to all platforms. 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 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: Yes.
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