First train | 07:41 | |
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Last train | 19:39 | |
Departure station | Cambridge North | |
Arrival station | Burton-on-Trent | |
Journey time | From 2h 47m | |
Distance | 86 miles (138 km) | |
Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 44 minutes to travel the 86 miles (138 km) from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway 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 Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Cambridge North and Burton-on-Trent is 3 hours and 44 minutes, with around 12 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent. Travelling from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent leaves at 07:41. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent leaves at 19:39. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cambridge North to Burton-on-Trent cover a distance of around 86 miles (138 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Burton-on-Trent to Cambridge North.
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