The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
To travel from Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent you need to make at least one change.
22:209h16Middlesbrough7:36Burton-on-Trent£1271One-way1 change
6:173h22Middlesbrough9:39Burton-on-Trent£1401One-way1 change
10:263h13Middlesbrough13:39Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
12:253h14Middlesbrough15:39Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
14:253h14Middlesbrough17:39Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
10:263h13Middlesbrough13:39Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
12:253h14Middlesbrough15:39Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
14:253h14Middlesbrough17:39Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
16:253h15Middlesbrough19:40Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
18:253h15Middlesbrough21:40Burton-on-Trent£1601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 199 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£81 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:25 Middlesbrough | 3h25 | 12:50 Burton-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
![]() | 6:17 Middlesbrough | 3h22 | 9:39 Burton-on-Trent | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent
Trains from Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 6:30 |
Last train 19:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent trainsNorthern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Middlesbrough and Burton-on-Trent from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Middlesbrough to Burton-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Burton-on-Trent
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay)
- 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall
- 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 the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of 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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