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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 an average ticket price of zł 91 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 zł 91, while a train costs an average of zł 231.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 231 Average price | zł 91 Average price Cheapest | zł 91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is zł 140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent costing on average zł 231.
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 42m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around zł 231 compared to roughly zł 91 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 Manchester to Burton-on-Trent
How to get from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
2:20 PM 5h15 Manchester 7:35 PM Burton-on-Trent zł 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:20 PM 5h15 Manchester 7:35 PM Burton-on-Trent zł 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:20 PM 5h15 Manchester 7:35 PM Burton-on-Trent zł 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is zł 140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent costing on average zł 231.
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Burton-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Burton-on-Trent by bus.
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