The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 84 km
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£39 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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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![]() | 05:30 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) | 2h05 | 07:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 11:31. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 11:31 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
CrossCountry
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Avanti West Coast
Cross Country
FAQs: Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
