The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Burton-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Burton-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Burton-on-Trent will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 26 buses that leave London for Burton-on-Trent every day 25 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 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
FlixBus8:303h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:45Derby, Bus Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:052h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45Derby, Bus Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:353h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)16:55Derby, Bus Station£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:003h55London, Victoria Coach Station16:55Derby, Bus Station£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:103h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:30Derby, Bus Station£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:252h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:05Derby, Bus Station£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:052h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45Derby, Bus Station£121One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:202h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20:05Derby, Bus Station£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:402h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)19:25Derby, Bus Station£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:352h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)23:25Loughborough, The Rushes£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Burton-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Burton-on-Trent bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Burton-on-Trent coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 23:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 2:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h31 | 3:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h15 | 3:30 Derby, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 11:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 11:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 14:20 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h10 | 14:20 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 16:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 16:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 18:05 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 18:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 18:05 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 18:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 19:25 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 20:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 19:25 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 20:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 23:25 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 0:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 23:25 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h30 | 0:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 1:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Burton-on-Trent
Buses from London to Burton-on-Trent run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 40m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus from London to Burton-on-TrentYou can travel by bus between London to Burton-on-Trent with FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Burton-on-Trent coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Burton-on-Trent 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 Burton-on-Trent, 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 London and Burton-on-Trent
- 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
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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