821 Swadlincote to Castle Gresley via Church Gresley

Operated by Diamond Bus East Midlands. First bus 15:05, last bus 15:05. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £4.00 — more.

Next towards Castle Gresley from Pingle School (adj): 15:05

Wanted a different 821? 8 other bus routes are numbered 821 elsewhere in the UK — see every 821 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Old Station · Monday to Friday · 1 journey

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Diamond Bus East Midlands whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 821

Adult single £4.00 · Child single £1.20 to £1.50

Adult single fare table, stage to stage
£4.00 Swadlincote Bus Park
£4.00£4.00 Gresleywood Road
£4.00£4.00£4.00 Church Gresley, Church
£4.00£4.00£4.00£4.00 Drum & Monkey

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Pingle School.

Midland Classic's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Diamond Bus East Midlands before you travel.

Tickets on the 821

Diamond Bus East Midlands publishes singles on this route for adults, children and older passengers.

Adult Single · Child Single · Twirly

…and 2 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Diamond Bus East Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 28 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Diamond Bus East Midlands.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Diamond Bus East Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 821

821 towards Castle Gresley

All 21 stops
  1. Pingle School (adj) Swadlincote
  2. Coronation Street (E-bound) Swadlincote
  3. Darklands Road (S-bound) Swadlincote
  4. Greenbank Leisure (Adj) Swadlincote
  5. Wilmot Road (Adj) Swadlincote
  6. Brook Street (Adj) Swadlincote
  7. Chiltern Road (Adj) Swadlincote
  8. Gresley Wood Road (SE-bound) Swadlincote
  9. Hillside Gardens (Opp) Swadlincote
  10. The Old Hall (Opp) Church Gresley
  11. Gresley Woodlands (Adj) Church Gresley
  12. Albert Road (Opp) Church Gresley
  13. School Street (Opp) Church Gresley
  14. New Street (Adj) Church Gresley
  15. Market Street (S-bound) Church Gresley
  16. Common Road (Adj) Church Gresley
  17. Church Street (SW-bound) Church Gresley
  18. Gresley Church (Opp) Church Gresley
  19. Castle Glade (Opp) Church Gresley
  20. Drum And Monkey (Adj) Church Gresley
  21. Old Station (adj) Castle Gresley

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 821 bus?

The first 821 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 821 bus?

The last 821 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 821 bus cost?

Diamond Bus East Midlands's published fares on the 821: adult single £4.00, child single £1.20 to £1.50. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 821 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Diamond Bus East Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 821 bus?

The 821 is operated by Diamond Bus East Midlands.

Timetable data from Diamond Bus East Midlands via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.