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How to get fromChester to Burton upon Trentby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Burton upon Trent by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tamworth High Level

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train Wrexham General - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Tamworthtrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    2h 11m
    £26–60

  2. Drive  67 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Burton upon Trentcar car 67 mi
    1h 30m
    £17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain train Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
    3h
    £25–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    2h 50m
    £33–54

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 828 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Streetbus bus X12 / ...
    3h 36m

Chester to Burton upon Trent by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Burton-on-Trent via Crewe and Tamworth High Level in around 2h 11m.

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