How to get to Burton-on-Trent from Milton Keynes

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Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £16.

Distance: 104 km

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£16

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£21

Average Price

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3h 58m

Average total duration

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3h 28m

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Additional time*

1h 33m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent is a coach with an average price of £16.
The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 58m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milton Keynes and Burton-on-Trent including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent

How to get to Burton-on-Trent from Milton Keynes by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Stagecoach East
    23:307h25
    Milton Keynes
    6:55Burton-on-Trent
    £331One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • Stagecoach East
    23:307h25
    Milton Keynes
    6:55Burton-on-Trent
    £331One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • Stagecoach East
    23:307h25
    Milton Keynes
    6:55Burton-on-Trent
    £331One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Burton-on-Trent including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent is a coach with an average price of £16.
The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 58m.
The Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent distance is approximately 104 km.
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent is:
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Burton-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Burton-on-Trent by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham New Street (BHM), Derby, London, Birmingham, Nottingham station (NOT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Burton-on-Trent and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Milton Keynes to Burton-on-Trent, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A two to three-day visit to Burton-on-Trent is ideal to explore its breweries, enjoy local attractions like the National Brewery Centre, and take leisurely strolls along the Trent and Mersey Canal.

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