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Compare train and bus for Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
The journey is about 18m faster (32m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $21 (€18)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham
How to get from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G007438:18 AM0h37Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)8:55 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$131One-way0 transfers
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- G007438:18 AM0h37Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)8:55 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G011886:03 PM0h23Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)6:26 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G0084211:00 PM0h28Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)11:28 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
- G007615:23 PM0h33Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)5:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
- G011225:50 PM0h33Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)6:23 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burton-on-Trent and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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