The cheapest and fastest trains from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£226
Average price
£226
Fastest journey
15 h 26 m
Average duration
15 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £226 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £226.
To travel from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent you need to make at least 3 changes.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent
Trains from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £148 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 6h 58m.
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £148 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 58m |
First train 06:21 |
Last train 09:55 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Kilmarnock and Burton-on-Trent from £148. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kilmarnock to Burton-on-Trent 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 Burton-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kilmarnock and Burton-on-Trent
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, accessed via Langlands Brae
- 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.
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