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How to get fromGloucester to Swadlincoteby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Swadlincote by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Burton-on-Trenttrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus 8 / ...
    2h 17m

  2. Drive  85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Swadlincotecar car 85.7 mi
    1h 31m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Burton-on-Trenttrain train Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
    3h 26m
    £24–38

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  • Distance: 90.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Swadlincote. However, you can take the train to Burton-on-Trent, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Market Place, then take the line 8 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham New Street, Burton-on-Trent, Railway Station, and New Street in around 3h 26m.

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