The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough for Burton-on-Trent every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
21:471h12Loughborough22:59Burton-on-Trent£91One-way0 changes
21:471h12Loughborough22:59Burton-on-Trent£91One-way0 changes
Live departures
Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:50 Loughborough | 1h03 | 10:53 Burton-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent
Trains from Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 39m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:29 |
Last train 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Burton-on-Trent from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Burton-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough and Burton-on-Trent
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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