The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon 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 Swindon to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
To travel from Swindon to Burton-on-Trent you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 139 km
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3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Burton-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Burton-on-Trent trains for tomorrow, Thursday 1 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:21 Swindon | 3h03 | 09:24 Burton-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:33 Swindon | 2h46 | 09:19 Burton-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:54 Swindon | 2h22 | 10:16 Burton-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:30 Swindon | 2h49 | 11:19 Burton-on-Trent | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:10 Swindon | 2h14 | 11:24 Burton-on-Trent | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Burton-on-Trent
Trains from Swindon to Burton-on-Trent run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swindon to Burton-on-Trent trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Burton-on-Trent from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Burton-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Burton-on-Trent
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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