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Compare train and bus for Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare the available ways to get from Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (42m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham
How to get from Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burton-on-Trent to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G006849:40 AM 0h42 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G006849:40 AM 0h42 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G006849:40 AM 0h42 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G0093810:18 AM 0h42 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 11:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
G006828:40 AM 0h42 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
G008449:17 AM 0h42 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burton-on-Trent and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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