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Compare train and bus for Burton-on-Trent to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.22 (€-14.36). The journey takes 56m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Burton-on-Trent to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burton-on-Trent to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G00747 · G0081210:21 AM1h49Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G00747 · G0081210:21 AM1h49Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00686+W7079311:42 AM0h48Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)12:30 PMLeicester station (LEI)$391One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01102 · G0078910:52 AM1h58Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way1 transfer
- G00749 · G0081411:19 AM1h51Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$181One-way1 transfer
- G01098 · G666248:53 AM1h58Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)10:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)$181One-way1 transfer
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burton-on-Trent and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
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