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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Burton-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Burton-on-Trent will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 26 buses that leave London for Burton-on-Trent on Sun, Jun 21, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
FlixBus8:30 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station2:55 AMDerby, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:05 AMDerby, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45 AMDerby, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:20 PM2h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:05 PMDerby, Bus Station$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM2h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:25 PMDerby, Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 PM2h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:25 PMLoughborough, The Rushes$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (3h 7m by bus vs 3h 18m by car) and save roughly $46 (€38) compared to fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $62 (€51)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London to Burton-on-Trent Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
London to Burton-on-Trent bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Burton-on-Trent buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:05 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h30 | 12:05 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 11:25 PM Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 1:30 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:55 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 2:55 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h31 | 3:30 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h15 | 3:30 AM Derby, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 11:05 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 11:45 AM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:20 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h10 | 2:20 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 4:55 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 4:55 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 6:45 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:05 PM Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 6:05 PM Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 6:45 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:05 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 7:25 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 8:05 PM Derby, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Burton-on-Trent
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Burton-on-Trent run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus from London to Burton-on-TrentYou can travel by bus between London to Burton-on-Trent with FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Burton-on-Trent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Burton-on-Trent by bus. 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 bus, 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Burton-on-Trent
Most London to Burton-on-Trent buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Derby, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Burton-on-Trent bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Burton-on-Trent leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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