The cheapest and fastest coaches from Burton-on-Trent to London
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Burton-on-Trent to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to London will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Burton-on-Trent for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:003h40Burton-on-Trent9:40London£91One-way0 changes
19:403h05Burton-on-Trent22:45London£101One-way0 changes
9:503h10Burton-on-Trent13:00London£101One-way0 changes
11:052h45Burton-on-Trent13:50London£111One-way0 changes
18:052h45Burton-on-Trent20:50London£111One-way0 changes
18:502h35Burton-on-Trent21:25London£151One-way0 changes
11:052h45Burton-on-Trent13:50London£111One-way0 changes
18:052h45Burton-on-Trent20:50London£111One-way0 changes
19:403h05Burton-on-Trent22:45London£101One-way0 changes
9:503h10Burton-on-Trent13:00London£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burton-on-Trent to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to London coaches for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:50 Burton-on-Trent | 3h10 | 13:00 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Burton-on-Trent | 3h10 | 13:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Burton-on-Trent | 2h45 | 13:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:05 Burton-on-Trent | 2h45 | 20:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:40 Burton-on-Trent | 3h05 | 22:45 London | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Burton-on-Trent to London by train or coach
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Why should you book Burton-on-Trent to London coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or Trent Barton to find the best option for your trip from Burton-on-Trent to London.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Burton-on-Trent to London.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or Trent Barton to find the best option for your trip from Burton-on-Trent to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Burton-on-Trent to London.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Burton-on-Trent to London
Buses from Burton-on-Trent to London run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Trent Barton from Burton-on-Trent to LondonYou can travel by bus between Burton-on-Trent to London with FlixBus, Megabus, Trent Barton for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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