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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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€51 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Burton-on-Trent
How to get from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Burton-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Burton-on-Trent station (BUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Burton-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Burton-on-Trent by train.
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