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Compare train and bus for London to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 3h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $61 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 London to Burton-on-Trent
How to get from London to Burton-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Burton-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:10 PM3h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:45 PMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:10 PM3h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:45 PMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G664949:05 AM1h32London Euston (EUS)10:37 AMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$1511One-way1 transfer
Other options
C17848+G664948:46 AM1h51London Euston (EUS)10:37 AMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$811One-way1 transfer- W34151+G667129:10 AM2h07London Euston (EUS)11:17 AMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$1241One-way1 transfer
W70956+G011029:02 AM1h50London St Pancras International (STP)10:52 AMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$1271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:30 PM4h15London, Victoria Coach Station6:45 PMDerby, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM2h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:25 PMDerby, Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station7:25 PMDerby, Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
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LH95611:30 AM5h55London Heathrow Airport5:25 PMBirmingham International Airport$5421One-way1 transfer- LH901 · LH9569:30 AM7h55London Heathrow Airport5:25 PMBirmingham International Airport$5421One-way1 transfer
- LH4229+LH9581:30 PM8h15London Heathrow Airport9:45 PMBirmingham International Airport$5421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Burton-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Burton-on-Trent station (BUT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Burton-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Burton-on-Trent by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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