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Redfern's Cottage Museum of Uttoxeter Life
The town’s main museum explores local history, industry, and the Samuel Johnson story in a compact and informative setting.
Trains from Edinburgh to Uttoxeter run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €57 but you can travel from only €34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 217 miles (350 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 217 miles (350 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €57 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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The town’s main museum explores local history, industry, and the Samuel Johnson story in a compact and informative setting.
A heritage museum at nearby Sudbury Hall with interactive childhood displays, making it one of the area’s best-known family visits.
An outstanding pottery museum in nearby Stoke-on-Trent, showcasing ceramic art and design from a world-famous industry.
The traditional heart of Uttoxeter, lined with shops and historic buildings, and the best area to feel the market-town atmosphere.
A useful walking and cycling route following the dismantled railway, offering an easy green corridor through the local landscape.
An accessible riverside and countryside approach near town, attractive for short walks and glimpses of the surrounding valley.
A classic Staffordshire oatcake is a soft savoury pancake, often filled with cheese or bacon. It is a proud local staple eaten for breakfast or lunch.
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire beef and vegetable stew, long valued as hearty working-class comfort food across the county.
Burton Ale is the historic pale ale style from nearby Burton upon Trent. Its mineral-rich brewing water made it famous across Britain.
Popular steakhouse and grill near Uttoxeter Racecourse, known for hearty mains and a smart but relaxed setting.
Established pub restaurant serving British classics, Sunday roasts, and drinks in a traditional, welcoming atmosphere.
Well-known casual venue for burgers, grills, and family meals, convenient for visitors heading to Alton Towers.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than big cities, while pub meals, coffee, and local transport are fairly typical for a market town.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: not expected, but small change is welcome.
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Uttoxeter Railway Station -> Uttoxeter Town Centre
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Most Edinburgh to Uttoxeter trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Uttoxeter station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Uttoxeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Uttoxeter has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Uttoxeter.
Available at Uttoxeter: Parking.
Available at Uttoxeter: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uttoxeter: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Platform 1 has step free access via a ramp with moderate gradient. Platform 2 is reached by crossing the barrow crossing, this has an uneven surface due to the tracks, there is also a ramp with a steep gradient to get up to the platform. 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 public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Dovlin 01889 567055, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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