Bus from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley
5 direct routes · 4–18 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castle Gresley as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swadlincote, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Diamond Bus East Midlands | ~11 min | 23 | weekdays only | 05:45 | 17:50 | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Old Station (adj) | — |
| 21E | Diamond Bus East Midlands | ~7 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 18:47 | 23:18 | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Old Station (adj) | — |
| 22 | Diamond Bus East Midlands | ~4 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 17:20 | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Appleby Glade (Adj) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 826, 821
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 | Diamond Bus East Midlands | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Gresley Church (Opp) | Old Station (adj) | — |
| 821 | Diamond Bus East Midlands | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:07 | 15:07 | Darklands Road (S-bound) | Old Station (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swadlincote on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus, 22 bus, 826 bus or 821 bus timetable.
Fares from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley
- £4.00 adult single on the 21, 21E and 821 (Diamond Bus East Midlands) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.50 adult single on the 826 (Diamond Bus East Midlands)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley?
5 routes run directly from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley: the 21 (Diamond Bus East Midlands), the 21E (Diamond Bus East Midlands), the 22 (Diamond Bus East Midlands), the 826 (Diamond Bus East Midlands), the 821 (Diamond Bus East Midlands). The most frequent is the 21, 23 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand 3) and get off at Old Station (adj), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley?
Between 4 minutes on the 22 and 18 on the 821, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley?
Adult singles from Swadlincote to Castle Gresley: £4.00 on the 21, 21E and 821 (Diamond Bus East Midlands); £2.50 on the 826 (Diamond Bus East Midlands). The 21, the 21E and the 821 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.