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Burton upon Trent travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burton upon Trent

With a population of 40,039, Burton upon Trent is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burton upon Trent to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Burton upon Trent

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Spread Eagle (Church Road, Rolleston-On-Dove) and Harvester - Centrum (Harvester - Centrum Centrum East, Ninth Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent in September
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burton upon Trent in September
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burton upon Trent

Plane

When flying to Burton upon Trent, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burton upon Trent departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burton upon Trent, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Burton upon Trent to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Burton upon Trent is called Burton upon Trent, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burton upon Trent is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Burton upon Trent. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burton upon Trent, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Burton upon Trent takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Burton upon Trent, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burton upon Trent departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burton upon Trent, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Burton upon Trent to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Burton upon Trent is called Burton upon Trent, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burton upon Trent is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Burton upon Trent. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burton upon Trent, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Burton upon Trent takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Burton upon Trent

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Burton upon Trent

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burton upon Trent

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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Appleby Inn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Burton upon Trent

Hiring a car in Burton upon Trent costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burton upon Trent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burton upon Trent, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Burton upon Trent costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burton upon Trent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burton upon Trent, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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