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Compare train and bus for Burton-on-Trent to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 178 km
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€63 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Burton-on-Trent to London
Compare the available ways to get from Burton-on-Trent to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burton-on-Trent to London:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burton-on-Trent to London costing on average €63.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Burton-on-Trent to London
How to get from Burton-on-Trent to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burton-on-Trent to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W338918:01 AM 2h05 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:06 AM London Euston (EUS) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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W338918:01 AM 2h05 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 10:06 AM London Euston (EUS) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G011768:01 AM 1h33 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:34 AM London Euston (EUS) €66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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G007657:23 PM 2h04 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:27 PM London Euston (EUS) €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G011316:20 AM 1h45 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 8:05 AM London Euston (EUS) €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G011337:38 AM 1h47 Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) 9:25 AM London Euston (EUS) €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burton-on-Trent to London:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burton-on-Trent to London costing on average €63.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burton-on-Trent and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burton-on-Trent station (BUT) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Lumo to go to London by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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