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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 31 Aug

Cheapest price on 31 Aug

£40

Average ticket price on 31 Aug

£45

Fastest journey on 31 Aug

41 m

Average journey duration on 31 Aug

42 m

Trains on 31 Aug

40

Distance

65 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

On Mon 31 Aug, we found 40 trains from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent, including 10 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .

The slowest trains will take 43 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.

  • East Midlands Railways
    5:300h49
    Sheffield
    6:19Burton-on-Trent
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    5:560h52
    Sheffield
    6:48Burton-on-Trent
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    6:300h52
    Sheffield
    7:22Burton-on-Trent
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    7:000h51
    Sheffield
    7:51Burton-on-Trent
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    7:590h53
    Sheffield
    8:52Burton-on-Trent
    £401One-way
    1 change

Live departures

Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent train times

The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountry19:56 Sheffield
0h54
20:50 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
Monday 31 August
East Midlands Railways5:30 Sheffield
0h49
6:19 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways5:56 Sheffield
0h52
6:48 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways6:30 Sheffield
0h52
7:22 Burton-on-Trent1 change
Cross Country6:54 Sheffield
0h42
7:36 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railways7:00 Sheffield
0h51
7:51 Burton-on-Trent1 change
Cross Country7:18 Sheffield
0h42
8:00 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
Cross Country7:56 Sheffield
0h41
8:37 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railways7:59 Sheffield
0h53
8:52 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways8:35 Sheffield
0h45
9:20 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways8:40 Sheffield
1h40
10:20 Burton-on-Trent1 change
Cross Country8:56 Sheffield
0h43
9:39 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railways9:00 Sheffield
0h51
9:51 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways10:00 Sheffield
0h52
10:52 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways10:35 Sheffield
0h44
11:19 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways10:40 Sheffield
1h40
12:20 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways11:00 Sheffield
0h50
11:50 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways12:00 Sheffield
0h49
12:49 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways12:35 Sheffield
0h48
13:23 Burton-on-Trent1 change
Cross Country12:56 Sheffield
0h43
13:39 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railways13:00 Sheffield
0h50
13:50 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways13:35 Sheffield
0h45
14:20 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways14:00 Sheffield
0h49
14:49 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways14:35 Sheffield
0h48
15:23 Burton-on-Trent1 change
Cross Country14:56 Sheffield
0h43
15:39 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railways15:00 Sheffield
0h49
15:49 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways15:35 Sheffield
0h45
16:20 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways16:00 Sheffield
0h48
16:48 Burton-on-Trent1 change
East Midlands Railways16:35 Sheffield
0h47
17:22 Burton-on-Trent1 change
Cross Country16:56 Sheffield
0h43
17:39 Burton-on-Trent0 changesdirect
East Midlands Railways17:00 Sheffield
0h49
17:49 Burton-on-Trent1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent

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Trains from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
65 km
Average train duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
52m
First train
5:30
Last train
23:40
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Burton-on-Trent from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
57m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£7
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
52m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£9
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
44m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£40
east_midlands_trains frequency
18 a day

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
41m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£54
Cross Country frequency
7 a day

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Discover the best of Burton-on-Trent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Burton-on-Trent trip today.

  • Recommended

Burton upon Trent Heritage Centre

Main museum on Burton's brewing story, with historic objects, recreated displays and family-friendly interpretation in the former Magistrates' Court.

  • Recommended

Brewhouse Arts Centre Gallery

Arts venue with changing exhibitions, classes and events in a restored historic building. It is the town's main place for contemporary visual art.

Richard Wakeford Museum

Volunteer-run railway museum at the station with locomotives, signalling items and exhibits on Burton's rail links. Best for transport enthusiasts.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in major cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafés.

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FAQs: Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent covers a distance of 65 km and takes approximately 52m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent is 65 km.
The first train from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent departs at 23:40.
Trains from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent.
Yes, there is a direct train between Sheffield and Burton-on-Trent. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Cross Country.
To travel from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Burton-on-Trent is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Burton-on-Trent station (BUT).
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of rolling countryside, small towns, and industrial areas, providing a varied and moderately scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent is feasible. The journey takes 52m and the distance is 65 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
A two to three-day visit to Burton-on-Trent is ideal to explore its breweries, enjoy local attractions like the National Brewery Centre, and take leisurely strolls along the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Burton-on-Trent

Most Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent trains use the Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Burton-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Sheffield
Arrival train stations in Burton-on-Trent

Which Sheffield station do trains to Burton-on-Trent leave from?

Trains from Sheffield to Burton-on-Trent leave from Sheffield. The station is 1 km from Sheffield city centre at Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP.
SheffieldSheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP+44 8704420104ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre

Bus56 · 1m · £4 · every ~7 min
TramBlue, Purp, Yell · 4m · every ~20 min

Sheffield train station facilities and services

Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Sheffield.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.

MeadowhallMeadowhall station, Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ+44 8002006060ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre

Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainSheffield - Leeds, Sheffield - Huddersfield, Nottingham - Leeds, Sheffield - Adwick, Lincoln Central - Leeds, Sheffield - Scarborough, Sheffield - Doncaster, Sheffield - Lockwood, Sheffield - York, Sheffield - Hull, Sheffield - Bridlington, Sheffield - Barnsley, Chesterfield - Leeds, Retford - Leeds, Sheffield - Wakefield Kirkgate, Lincoln Central - Huddersfield, Lincoln Central - Lockwood, Alfreton - Leeds, Sheffield - Penistone, Sheffield - Beverley, Retford - Meadowhall, Sheffield - Carlisle, Nottingham - Barnsley · 5m · £2 · every ~15 min
BusUk905 · 10m · £0.90
X17, 137, 65 · 18m · £4 · every ~7 min
X1, X2 · 19m · every ~13 min
65 · 22m · £4
70A, 70 · 48m · every ~3 min
TramBlue, Yell · 18m · every ~16 min

Meadowhall train station facilities and services

Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

WoodhouseWoodhouse station, Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RFParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre

Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLeeds - Lincoln Central, Sheffield - Lincoln Central, Sheffield - Retford, Sheffield - Worksop, Huddersfield - Lincoln Central, Lockwood - Lincoln Central · 10m · £3 · every ~2 min
Bus216, X5 · 21m · every ~7 min
52A · 31m · £4 · every ~11 min
52 · 34m · £4 · every ~13 min

Woodhouse train station facilities and services

Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Woodhouse: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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