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Compare train and bus for Burton-on-Trent to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Burton-on-Trent to London:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burton-on-Trent to London costing on average $80 (€67).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
The journey is about 1h 48m faster (1h 42m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly $19 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($80 (€67) vs $99 (€83)). 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 London
How to get from Burton-on-Trent to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burton-on-Trent to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:50 PM2h35Derby, Bus Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:50 PM2h35Derby, Bus Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
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W338811:51 PM1h39Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)3:30 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$1011One-way1 transfer
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W7079912:39 PM2h00Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)2:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$471One-way1 transfer
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W3398811:50 AM1h40Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)1:30 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$491One-way1 transfer
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W708041:41 PM1h58Burton-on-Trent station (BUT)3:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:50 AM2h35Derby, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM2h40Derby, Bus Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM2h45Derby, Bus Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burton-on-Trent to London:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burton-on-Trent to London costing on average $80 (€67).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burton-on-Trent and London 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 London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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