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How to get from Ilkeston to Swadlincote by bus?

By bus

To get from Ilkeston to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ILKESTON FLYER bus from Granby Street, Ilkeston station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the V3 bus and finally take the 4 bus from New Street, Burton upon Trent station to Bus Station, Swadlincote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ILKESTON FLYERILKESTON FLYER
Bus - V3V3
Bus - 44
Walk to Swadlincote
Leaves from Granby Street, Ilkeston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Granby Street, Ilkeston
    ID dbsdwjgt
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - ILKESTON FLYERILKESTON FLYER
    Wait for bus
    ILKESTON FLYER
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmdg
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmaj
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - V3V3
    Wait for bus
    V3
    Burton upon Trent
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadamdm
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Street, Burton upon Trent
    ID stadamgm
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Swadlincote
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swadlincote
    ID dbsdjwtw
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swadlincote
    Walk to
    Swadlincote
    West Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via ILKESTON FLYER and 2

To get from Ilkeston to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, take the ILKESTON FLYER bus from Granby Street, Ilkeston station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, 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 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ILKESTON FLYERILKESTON FLYER
Bus - 22
Walk to Swadlincote
Leaves from Granby Street, Ilkeston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Granby Street, Ilkeston
    ID dbsdwjgt
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - ILKESTON FLYERILKESTON FLYER
    Wait for bus
    ILKESTON FLYER
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmdg
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmgm
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Swadlincote
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swadlincote
    ID dbsdjwtw
    66 min
  • 7
    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 Ilkeston to Swadlincote

The distance between Ilkeston, South Derbyshire and Swadlincote, South Derbyshire is approximately 31.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston

Ilkeston is located at Ilkeston, South Derbyshire and the nearest public transport station is Ilkeston Railway Station, Ilkeston.

Bus stations close to Ilkeston:

  • Ilkeston Railway Station, Ilkeston
  • Waterside Retail Park, Ilkeston
  • Soloman Road, Cossall Marsh

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
  • Civic Way, Swadlincote
  • Darklands Road, Swadlincote

Alternative route by bus via ILKESTON FLYER and 2

To get from Ilkeston to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, take the ILKESTON FLYER bus from Granby Street, Ilkeston station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, 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 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ILKESTON FLYERILKESTON FLYER
Bus - 22
Walk to Swadlincote
Leaves from Granby Street, Ilkeston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Granby Street, Ilkeston
    ID dbsdwjgt
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - ILKESTON FLYERILKESTON FLYER
    Wait for bus
    ILKESTON FLYER
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmdg
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmgm
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Swadlincote
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Swadlincote
    ID dbsdjwtw
    66 min
  • 7
    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 Ilkeston to Swadlincote?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line ILKESTON FLYER, Bus line V3, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line ILKESTON FLYER, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Swadlincote?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilkeston to Swadlincote?

    The ILKESTON FLYER bus line goes from Granby Street, Ilkeston station near Ilkeston in Erewash to Derby 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 Ilkeston to Swadlincote by bus?

    The total travel time between Ilkeston in Erewash and Swadlincote in South Derbyshire by bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the ILKESTON FLYER bus from the Granby Street, Ilkeston stop near Ilkeston in Erewash.

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

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

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