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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 $13. 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 bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G01040 · G66836+
C178366:25 PM1h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:17 PMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$651One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- G01040 · G66836+C178366:25 PM1h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:17 PMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$651One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G01040 · G66836+C178366:25 PM1h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:17 PMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$651One-way2 transfers
Other options
C04381+G008438:43 PM1h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:40 PMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$651One-way1 transfer- C04377+W299187:43 PM1h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:40 PMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$651One-way1 transfer
- C04371+W299135:43 PM1h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:40 PMBurton-on-Trent station (BUT)$651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burton-on-Trent costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Burton-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus to go to Burton-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Burton-on-Trent by train.
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