What is the cheapest way to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Burton upon Trent and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Burton-on-Trent and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Burton upon Trent to Manchester?

The distance between Burton upon Trent and Manchester is 90 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

How do I travel from Burton upon Trent to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burton upon Trent to Manchester train from?

Burton upon Trent to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Burton-on-Trent station.

Where does the Burton upon Trent to Manchester train arrive?

Burton upon Trent to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Burton upon Trent to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Burton upon Trent to Manchester is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Burton upon Trent to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Burton upon Trent to Manchester?

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Burton upon Trent to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Burton upon Trent to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 1m
£41–71
Drive 63.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burton upon Trent to Manchestercar 63.6 mi
1h 40m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from de Ferrers Sixth Form to Morledgebus V1
2. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
3. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 27m
£40–64
Train
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Staffordtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 22m
£33–75

Burton upon Trent to Manchester by train

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Distance: 89.3 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 1m.

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