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How to get fromExeter to Swadlincoteby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Swadlincote by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Burton-on-TrenttrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    3h 39m
    £71–150
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus101 / ...
    7h 20m
    £20–50
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
    5h 58m
    £21–53
  4. Drive 190.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Swadlincotecar190.8 mi
    3h 9m
    £48–70

Exeter to Swadlincote by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Swadlincote, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Burton-on-Trent every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–150 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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