What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote is to bus via Leeds which costs £22 - £75 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Swadlincote?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Swadlincote station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Swadlincote Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swadlincote is 321 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Swadlincote without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £35 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus from?

Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swadlincote is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Edinburgh to Swadlincote.

Where can I stay near Swadlincote?

There are 860+ hotels available in Swadlincote.

Edinburgh to Swadlincote - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burton-on-Trenttrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 31m
£39–175
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
9h 30m
£22–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 30m
£23–65
Drive 270.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swadlincotecar 270.8 mi
5h 10m
£66–96
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the bus from New Street to Civic Waybus
4h 32m
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2
6h 6m
£38–174
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
5h 19m
£49–121
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
6h 25m
£56–196
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Tamworthtrain
3. Take the bus from New Street to Civic Waybus
6h 13m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkwaytrain
6h 56m
£54–170

Edinburgh to Swadlincote by train and bus

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swadlincote, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burton-on-Trent every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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