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Outbound fromSwindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent by train
It takes an average of 4h 27m to travel from Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent by train, over a distance of around 86 miles (138 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent and tickets for this journey start from £41.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:42 | |
| Departure station | Swindon (Wilts) | |
| Arrival station | Burton-on-Trent | |
| Journey time | From 2h 26m | |
| Distance | 86 miles (138 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41.90 | |
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Taking the train from Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent in 2 hours 26 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 27 minutes to travel the 86 miles (138 km) from Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 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 Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry 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 Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.90. 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 Swindon (Wilts) to Burton-on-Trent
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