The 14 Best Day Trips from Burton upon Trent
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom, led by Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield. The closest is Derby, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Burton upon Trent at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 40 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Manchester | 85 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Sheffield | 65 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Leeds | 110 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Liverpool | 112 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Leicester | 39 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Bradford | 110 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Coventry | 45 km S | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Birkenhead | 112 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Nottingham | 37 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kingston upon Hull | 136 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Preston | 128 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Derby | 17 km NE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 42 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Burton upon Trent
- 1
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km south-west of Burton upon Trent1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Cadbury World.
Also nearby: Wolverhampton.
- 2
Manchester, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Burton upon Trent2 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Burton upon Trent2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Leeds, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Burton upon Trent3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Burton upon Trent3 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Leicester, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-east of Burton upon Trent1 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Bradford, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Burton upon Trent3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Coventry, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km south of Burton upon Trent1 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Burton upon Trent3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-east of Burton upon Trent1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-east of Burton upon Trent4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Preston, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Burton upon Trent4 hr round trip - 13
Derby, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north-east of Burton upon Trent50 min round trip - 14
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-west of Burton upon Trent1 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Burton upon Trent to Birmingham
A realistic pace for Birmingham, 40 km from Burton upon Trent. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Burton upon Trent
- 09:15Arrive in Birmingham (45 min drive)
- 09:30Cadbury World
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Birmingham
- 15:15Head back to Burton upon Trent
- 16:00Home in Burton upon Trent
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Burton upon Trent?
- The best day trips from Burton upon Trent are Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool. The closest is Derby, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Burton upon Trent?
- Derby is the closest, 17 km north-east of Burton upon Trent, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Burton upon Trent?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Burton upon Trent: Derby (25 min), Nottingham (45 min), Leicester (45 min), Birmingham (45 min), Stoke-on-Trent (50 min), Coventry (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Burton upon Trent for a day out?
- Birmingham is the largest city in day-trip range, 40 km south-west of Burton upon Trent and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Burton upon Trent?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kingston upon Hull at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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