The average bus between Edinburgh and Swadlincote takes 10h 23m and the fastest bus takes 8h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Swadlincote. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Swadlincote. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Swadlincote at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Broad Marsh Bus Station and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Swadlincote? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Swadlincote. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Swadlincote station via Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Swadlincote is 369 km. The road distance is 499 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.