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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton 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 Luton to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton for Burton-on-Trent every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
13:402h09Luton15:49Burton-on-Trent£291One-way0 changes
8:552h44Luton11:39Burton-on-Trent£711One-way0 changes
- 13:402h09Luton15:49Burton-on-Trent£291One-way0 changes
- 8:552h44Luton11:39Burton-on-Trent£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 133 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Burton-on-Trent
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Trains from Luton to Burton-on-Trent run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 21:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Burton-on-Trent trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Burton-on-Trent from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Burton-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton and Burton-on-Trent
Most Luton to Burton-on-Trent trains use the Luton to Burton-on-Trent station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Burton-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Burton-on-Trent leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Burton-on-Trent station do trains from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Burton-on-Trent from Burton-on-Trent city centre
Burton-on-Trent 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
Food and drink options are available at Burton-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Burton-on-Trent.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Burton-on-Trent: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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