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How to get from Nottingham to Swadlincote by bus?

By bus

To get from Nottingham to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3B|THREES bus from Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07) station to Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED ARROW bus and finally take the 2 bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Bus Station, Swadlincote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Bus - 3B|THREES3B|THREES
Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
Bus - 22
Walk to Swadlincote
Leaves from Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Bus - 3B|THREES3B|THREES
    Wait for bus
    3B|THREES
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham
    ID ntmagjgm
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham
    ID ntmagjgd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
    Wait for bus
    RED ARROW
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmap
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmgm
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Swadlincote
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swadlincote
    ID dbsdjwtw
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swadlincote
    Walk to
    Swadlincote
    West Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 3C|THREES, RED ARROW and 2

To get from Nottingham to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3C|THREES bus from Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07) station to Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED ARROW bus and finally take the 2 bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Bus Station, Swadlincote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Bus - 3C|THREES3C|THREES
Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
Bus - 22
Walk to Swadlincote
Leaves from Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Bus - 3C|THREES3C|THREES
    Wait for bus
    3C|THREES
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham
    ID ntmagjgm
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham
    ID ntmagjgd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
    Wait for bus
    RED ARROW
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmap
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmgm
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Swadlincote
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swadlincote
    ID dbsdjwtw
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swadlincote
    Walk to
    Swadlincote
    West Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nottingham to Swadlincote

The distance between Nottingham, South Derbyshire and Swadlincote, South Derbyshire is approximately 34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nottingham to Swadlincote by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Derbyshire – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Nottingham

Nottingham is located at Nottingham, South Derbyshire and the nearest public transport station is Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07).

Bus stations close to Nottingham:

  • Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07)
  • Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15)
  • Forest Road, Arboretum (Fo34)

Public transport stations close to Swadlincote, South Derbyshire

Swadlincote is located at West Street, South Derbyshire and the nearest public transport station is West Street, Swadlincote.

Bus stations close to Swadlincote:

  • West Street, Swadlincote
  • Church, Swadlincote
  • Coppice Side, Swadlincote

Alternative route by bus via 3C|THREES, RED ARROW and 2

To get from Nottingham to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3C|THREES bus from Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07) station to Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED ARROW bus and finally take the 2 bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Bus Station, Swadlincote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Bus - 3C|THREES3C|THREES
Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
Bus - 22
Walk to Swadlincote
Leaves from Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Bus - 3C|THREES3C|THREES
    Wait for bus
    3C|THREES
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham
    ID ntmagjgm
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham
    ID ntmagjgd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
    Wait for bus
    RED ARROW
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmap
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmgm
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Swadlincote
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swadlincote
    ID dbsdjwtw
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swadlincote
    Walk to
    Swadlincote
    West Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Swadlincote?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 3B|THREES, Bus line RED ARROW, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nottingham to Swadlincote?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 3C|THREES, Bus line RED ARROW, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Swadlincote?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nottingham to Swadlincote?

    The 3B|THREES bus line goes from Nottingham station near Nottingham in East Midlands to Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Swadlincote station near Swadlincote in South Derbyshire.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nottingham to Swadlincote by bus?

    The total travel time between Nottingham in East Midlands and Swadlincote in South Derbyshire by bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nottingham to get to Swadlincote?

    Get on the 3B|THREES bus from the Nottingham stop near Nottingham in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nottingham and Swadlincote?

    Get off the bus at the Swadlincote stop, which is closest to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire.

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