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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 27m.

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 9m 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 Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Swadlincote?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swadlincote. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Burton-on-Trent via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swadlincote is 309 miles. The road distance is 272.6 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 20m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swadlincote train from?

Edinburgh to Swadlincote train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swadlincote bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Swadlincote train arrive?

Edinburgh to Swadlincote train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swadlincote?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swadlincote is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Swadlincote.

Where can I stay near Swadlincote?

There are 964+ hotels available in Swadlincote.

Edinburgh to Swadlincote - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swadlincote by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Burton-on-Trenttrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 20m
£123–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 27m
£33–135
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swadlincotecar 271 mi
5h 9m
£67–97
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 International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain
4. Take the bus from New Street to Civic Waybus
4h 30m
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 9m
£161–225
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Bus Stationbus Cmt
10h 56m
£52–122
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 11m
£55–154
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 Burton-on-Trenttrain
6h 49m
£104–216
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Tamworthtrain
3. Take the bus from New Street to Civic Waybus
6h 21m

Edinburgh to Swadlincote by train and bus

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Distance: 307.2 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Civic Way via York, Burton-on-Trent, Railway Station, and New Street in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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