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Outbound fromSelby to Burton-on-Trent by train
It takes an average of 2h 48m to travel from Selby to Burton-on-Trent by train, over a distance of around 72 miles (115 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Selby to Burton-on-Trent and tickets for this journey start from £23.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:35 | |
| Departure station | Selby | |
| Arrival station | Burton-on-Trent | |
| Journey time | From 1h 44m | |
| Distance | 72 miles (115 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Selby to Burton-on-Trent in 1 hour 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Selby to Burton-on-Trent? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to travel the 72 miles (115 km) from Selby to Burton-on-Trent by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Burton-on-Trent. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Selby to Burton-on-Trent in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Burton-on-Trent by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Selby to Burton-on-Trent
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