Getting Here

40% of the UK’s population live within a two hour drive of East Staffordshire and it’s only 90 minutes by train from London!

It’s easily accessible for international visitors too with its proximity to local airports. Railway stations are available at Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, while the M1, M6 and M42 motorways are all nearby.

 

By Car

With links to the M1, M6, M6 Toll and M42, East Staffordshire is easily accessible by car. To find car parks in East Staffordshire, click here.

Derby                                30 minutes
Birmingham                    40 minutes
Nottingham                     40 minutes
London                             2 hours 30 minutes
Manchester                     1 hour 30 minutes

Parking

Car Parks in Burton

Car Parks in Uttoxeter

Electric Vehicles

Find electric charge points in East Staffordshire on ZapMap

By Bus

East Staffordshire bus companies:

Diamond Buses

D&G / Chaserider

‘The Knot’ bus ticket

The Knot is a commercial multi-operator ticket that can be used on any of the following operators:

This covers around 90% of the Staffordshire Bus network. The ticket will cost £7 for unlimited travel all day on any of the above operator’s buses. (Prices as at 2024)

For more details see here

You can plan your bus travel on the Traveline website here

By Train

There are two main rail stations in Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, and small station Tutbury & Hatton providing fast and frequent access to East Staffordshire.

Travel time by train to Burton-upon-Trent:

London                            1 hour 40 minutes
Birmingham                    20 minutes
Manchester                     1 hour 45 minutes
Liverpool                          2 hours 15 minutes

Trains and Rail Network Websites

To purchase train tickets, click here.

The Wayfarer Ticket

Off-peak multi-journey day ticket valid for travel on most trains and buses in Derbyshire and all three East Staffordshire Stations.

Please refer to National Rail website here for most up-to-date prices

Derbyshire Wayfarer tickets can be used between any of the stations on the following rail lines (which include all three East Staffordshire Stations) at any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays and after 09:00 on Mondays to Fridays:

  • Buxton – Chapel-en-le-Frith – New Mills (Newtown)

  • Sheffield – Hathersage – Hope – Edale – Chinley – New Mills (Central)

  • Sheffield – Chesterfield – Alfreton – Langley Mill

  • Sheffield – Chesterfield – Derby

  • Derby – Belper – Ambergate – Cromford – Matlock

  • Derby – Long Eaton

  • Derby – Tutbury and Hatton – Uttoxeter

  • Derby – Willington – Burton-on-Trent

  • Shirebrook – Whitwell.

These tickets can be used on the above lines on trains operated by CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern and TransPennine Express The tickets are not valid to/from East Midlands Parkway.

You can buy Wayfarer tickets at the following East Staffordshire locations:

Uttoxeter

  • Redfern’s Cottage Museum

Burton upon Trent

  • Burton upon Trent Train Station

For more details on The way Farer Ticket and Derbyshire purchase points see here

 

By Boat

There are two marinas within East Staffordshire

Barton Marina combines picturesque canal life, eclectic dining and shopping, a quaint independent cinema, and excellent walking routes—making it a popular all-round leisure spot whether you’re boating, browsing, strolling, or simply soaking up the ambiance by the water. With over 300 secure moorings, modern facilities, and access to the Trent & Mersey Canal, it’s also a welcoming hub for boaters seeking both short stays and long-term mooring in a scenic, well-serviced location.

Barton Marina, Barton Turns, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13

Shobnall Marina in Burton upon Trent offers a full range of services for boaters, making it a convenient and welcoming stop along the Trent & Mersey Canal. The marina provides secure moorings for both short and long-term stays, with essential facilities including diesel, water, and pump-out services. Boaters can access a well-stocked chandlery, dry dock, and on-site workshop for everything from routine maintenance to major repairs, including gas fitting, electrical work, and boat safety examinations. Additional amenities include a small café, laundry facilities, ample parking, and easy access to Burton town centre. With its peaceful setting and comprehensive support services, Shobnall Marina is a practical and friendly hub for canal users.

Shobnall Marina, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2A

By Air

There are three airports within a 1 hour drive with scheduled and charter routes offering worldwide connections. There are plenty of low cost carriers offering value for money.

Travel time from airport to East Staffordshire by car:

East Midlands Airport                   40 minutes
Birmingham Airport                     50 minutes
Manchester Airport                      1 hour 10 minutes

By Bike

You can discover all that East Staffordshire has to offer by bike.

Plan your journey from town to town/attraction using Staffordshire County Council FREE journey planner here. Where you can also and download your GPX files and route maps.

Or find a National Cycle Route: browse by region, distance and whether the route is traffic-free. Find a route on the National Cycle Network with Sustran here.

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