How to travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent

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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 train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent

How to get from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM5h15
    Manchester
    7:35 PMBurton-on-Trent
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM5h15
    Manchester
    7:35 PMBurton-on-Trent
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM5h15
    Manchester
    7:35 PMBurton-on-Trent
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:20 PM7h15
    Manchester
    7:35 PMBurton-on-Trent
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent

Travel to Burton-on-Trent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Burton-on-Trent including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 12m.

The distance from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Burton-on-Trent by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Derby, Nottingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Burton-on-Trent and these popular destinations at a great price.

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