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Burton to Swadlincote

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Print Timetable Go to top Monday to Friday - 21 - Swadlincote, Bus Park - Burton, New Street

                           
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stop 2)
05:45 06:30 06:50 07:20 08:10 08:40 then
at
these
mins 		:10 :40 until 13:40 14:10 14:40
Gresley Wood Road
Swadlincote (SE-bound)
05:48 06:33 06:53 07:23 08:13 08:43 :13 :43 13:43 14:13 14:44
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Opp)
05:54 06:39 07:00 07:32 08:20 08:49 :19 :49 13:49 14:19 14:50
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Adj)
05:57 06:42 07:03 07:35 08:23 08:52 :22 :52 13:52 14:22 14:53
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
06:04 06:49 07:11 07:43 08:31 08:59 :29 :59 13:59 14:29 15:01
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Opp)
06:06 06:51 07:14 07:47 08:35 09:01 :31 :01 14:01 14:31 15:03
Urban Chef
Stanton (Adj)
06:12 06:57 07:24 07:57 08:44 09:07 :37 :07 14:07 14:37 15:11
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (NW)
06:14 06:59 07:29 08:07 08:54 09:09 :39 :09 14:09 14:39 15:15
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
06:24 07:09 07:39 08:17 09:04 09:19 :49 :19 14:19 14:49 15:27
                           
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stop 2)
15:10 15:55 16:35 17:15 17:50                
Gresley Wood Road
Swadlincote (SE-bound)
15:14 15:59 16:39 17:18 17:53                
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Opp)
15:20 16:05 16:45 17:25 18:00                
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Adj)
15:23 16:08 16:48 17:28 18:03                
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
15:31 16:16 16:56 17:36 18:11                
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Opp)
15:33 16:18 17:00 17:38 18:13                
Urban Chef
Stanton (Adj)
15:41 16:26 17:07 17:44 18:19                
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (NW)
15:45 16:30 17:11 17:46 18:21                
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
15:57 16:42 17:26 17:56 18:31                

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Monday to Friday - 21 - Burton, New Street - Swadlincote, Bus Park

                           
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
06:35 07:10 07:50 08:25 08:55 then
at
these
mins 		:25 :55 until 13:55 14:25 14:55 15:40
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (SE)
06:43 07:18 07:58 08:33 09:03 :33 :03 14:03 14:33 15:10 15:55
Urban Chef
Stanton (Opp)
06:45 07:20 08:00 08:35 09:05 :35 :05 14:05 14:35 15:14 15:59
Linton Road Shops
Castle Gresley (Adj)
06:51 07:27 08:06 08:41 09:11 :41 :11 14:11 14:41 15:24 16:09
Red Lion
Linton (Opp)
06:54 07:30 08:09 08:44 09:14 :44 :14 14:14 14:44 15:27 16:12
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Opp)
06:59 07:37 08:14 08:49 09:19 :49 :19 14:19 14:49 15:34 16:19
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Adj)
07:03 07:45 08:18 08:53 09:23 :53 :23 14:23 14:53 15:38 16:23
The Old Hall
Church Gresley (Adj)
07:06 07:50 08:21 08:56 09:26 :56 :26 14:26 14:56 15:41 16:26
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stop 2)
07:13 07:59 08:33 09:03 09:33 :03 :33 14:33 15:03 15:48 16:33
Pingle School
Swadlincote (W)
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New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
16:15 16:45 17:30 18:00                  
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (SE)
16:30 17:00 17:43 18:08                  
Urban Chef
Stanton (Opp)
16:34 17:04 17:45 18:10                  
Linton Road Shops
Castle Gresley (Adj)
16:44 17:14 17:51 18:16                  
Red Lion
Linton (Opp)
16:47 17:17 17:54 18:19                  
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Opp)
16:54 17:24 17:59 18:24                  
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Adj)
16:58 17:28 18:03 18:28                  
The Old Hall
Church Gresley (Adj)
17:01 17:31 18:06 18:31                  
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stop 2)
17:08 17:38 18:13 18:38                  
Pingle School
Swadlincote (W)
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Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Saturday - 21 - Swadlincote, Bus Park - Burton, New Street

                   
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stop 2)
07:00 08:10 09:10 then
at
these
mins 		:10 until 15:10 16:30 17:50
Gresley Wood Road
Swadlincote (SE-bound)
07:03 08:17 09:13 :13 15:13 16:33 17:53
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Opp)
07:09 08:20 09:19 :19 15:19 16:39 18:00
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Adj)
07:12 08:24 09:22 :22 15:22 16:42 18:03
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
07:19 08:29 09:29 :29 15:29 16:49 18:11
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Opp)
07:21 08:31 09:31 :31 15:31 16:51 18:13
Urban Chef
Stanton (Adj)
07:27 08:38 09:37 :37 15:37 16:57 18:19
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (NW)
07:29 08:42 09:39 :39 15:39 16:59 18:21
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
07:39 08:54 09:49 :49 15:49 17:09 18:31

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Saturday - 21 - Burton, New Street - Swadlincote, Bus Park

                   
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
07:10 08:25 then
at
these
mins 		:25 until 14:25 15:40 16:45 17:45
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (SE)
07:18 08:33 :33 14:33 15:53 16:58 17:53
Urban Chef
Stanton (Opp)
07:20 08:35 :35 14:35 15:55 17:00 17:55
Linton Road Shops
Castle Gresley (Adj)
07:27 08:41 :41 14:41 16:01 17:06 18:01
Red Lion
Linton (Opp)
07:30 08:44 :44 14:44 16:04 17:09 18:04
Bridge Street
Castle Gresley (Opp)
07:34 08:49 :49 14:49 16:09 17:14 18:09
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Adj)
07:41 08:53 :53 14:53 16:13 17:18 18:13
The Old Hall
Church Gresley (Adj)
07:45 08:56 :56 14:56 16:16 17:21 18:16
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stop 2)
07:55 09:03 :03 15:03 16:23 17:28 18:23

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays
Generated on 05/07/2025 00:18
None

Service Updates

Linton Heath Closure 23/12/2025 14:46:24

From 5th January until 15th March 2026

Linton Heath will be closed between Burton Rd and Main St from 5th January for mains water works.

During this time Services 19C, 21, 21E and 825 will be affected.

Service 19C From Moira to Burton, will divert via Burton Rd, High Cross and will continue to Castle Gresley. Linto will not be served and passenger should catch services 21 or 825.

Service 21 to Swadlincote, will operate normal route to Linton Red Lion and will then divert via Winchester Drive & Windsor Rd, back along Main St, Hillside Rd Linton Rd, Mount Pleasant Rd, High Cross, Castle Rd, then resume normal route to Swadlincote.
Service 21 to Burton, will operate the diversion in the same direction as above.

Service 21E to Overseal, will operate normal route to Overseal, then divert to Linton via High Cross, Mount Pleasant Rd, Linton Rd, Hillside Rd, Main St.

Service 21E to Burton & 825 (Both directions), will divert Winchester Drive & Windsor Rd, back along Main St, Hillside Rd Linton Rd, Mount Pleasant Rd, High Cross, Castle Rd, then resume normal route to Burton.

Affected Services: 19C 21 21E 825

Swadlincote Bus Station Closure 23/12/2025 10:02:32

From 6th January 2026 for approx. 12 weeks

Swadlincote Bus Station will close from 6th January for upgrade works. 

For the duration of the closure, all local bus services will be relocating to two temporary stops located on Civic Way. New departures will be as follows:

 

  

Temporary Stop 1

  

 

  

Temporary Stop 2

2

 

Derby via Melbourne (Arriva)

  

4

 

Burton upon Trent via Newhall & Stanton (Diamond)

8

  

Burton upon Trent via Newhall & Winshill (Diamond)

  

21E

  

Burton upon Trent via Stanton (Diamond)

9

  

Burton upon Trent via Newhall & Winshill (Diamond)

  

22

  

Burton upon Trent via Walton on Trent (Diamond)

19

  

Burton upon Trent via Newhall & Brizlincote (Diamond)

  

 

  

 

19A

  

Burton upon Trent via Newhall & Brizlincote (Diamond)

  

 

  

 

29

  

Leicester via Ashby de la Zouch & Coalville  (Arriva)

  

 

  

 

29A

  

Leicester via Ashby de la Zouch & Coalville (Arriva)

  

 

  

 
   

Temporary Stop 3

       Temporary Stop 4
4   Goseley (Diamond)   21   Burton upon Trent via Linton & Stanton (Diamond)
9   East Midlands Airport via Ashby de la Zouch (Diamond)    21E   Overseal (Diamond)

19

  

Ashby de la Zouch (Diamond)

        

19A

  

Mercia Park (Diamond)

        

24

  

Midway (Diamond)

        

+ All Coach Excursions & Tours Departures on Temporary Stop 1

Swadlincote Temporary Stops

Affected Services: 4 8 9 19 19A 21 21E 22 24

Christmas Period Operations 2025 15/12/2025 16:44:58

22nd December 2025 until 4th January 2026

There will be different levels of service operations during the festive period across all Diamond Bus Regions.

For specific information in your area please visit:
West Midlands
Worcestershire
Staffordshire & East Midlands
Tamworth
South East

Affected Services: All Services

Tickets & Fares

* Important Information for New Android OS Users

We are aware of an issue for new Android users on the latest version of Android OS being unable to download the Diamond Bus App. Please be advised this issue relates to new downloads of the app only and users with the app already downloaded to their device are able to use the app with no issues. Our App provider is working towards an update to resolve this issue, however in the meantime, we advise customers with the latest versions of Android OS to check if they are able to download the app to their device BEFORE purchasing tickets online. Tickets are also available to purchase from the driver onboard using cash or Contactless payment.

£0.00

John Taylor Free School - 4 Week Bundle

4 individual week tickets, valid for 7 days travel on route 831 to John Taylor Free School plus all services on the Diamond East Midlands Zone B network (some service exceptions do apply)

£87.00

John Taylor Free School - Day Ticket

Valid for 1 day travel on route 831 to John Taylor Free School plus all services on the Diamond East Midlands Zone B network (some service exceptions do apply)

£5.80

John Taylor Free School - Week

Valid for 1 Week travel on route 831 to John Taylor Free School plus all services on the Diamond East Midlands Zone B network (some service exceptions do apply)

£25.00

Adult Burton Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£5.50

Adult Burton Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£24.00

Adult Burton Duo Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£10.00

Group Burton Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£12.50

Child Burton Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£4.50

Child Burton Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£18.00

Adult Lichfield Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£5.00

Adult Lichfield Duo Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£9.00

Group Lichfield Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£12.50

Adult Lichfield Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£18.00

Adult Lichfield 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£65.00

Child Lichfield Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£3.80

Child Lichfield Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£14.00

Child Lichfield 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£51.00

Adult Burton Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£5.50

Adult Burton Single

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£3.00

Adult Burton Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£24.00

Adult Burton Duo Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£10.00

Group Burton Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£12.50

Child Burton Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£4.50

Child Burton Single

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£2.30

Child Burton Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Burton Zone

£18.00

Adult Lichfield Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£5.00

Adult Lichfield Single

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£2.75

Adult Lichfield Duo Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£9.00

Group Lichfield Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£12.50

Adult Lichfield Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£18.00

Adult Lichfield 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£65.00

Child Lichfield Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£3.80

Child Lichfield Single

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£2.00

Child Lichfield Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£14.00

Child Lichfield 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Lichfield Zone

£51.00

Route Guide

https://portal.diamondbuses.com/v4/widget/embeded/ServiceBusStops?guid=4402a029-e089-4e9b-ac9b-5010a60d460j&service=21&operatorRef=MDCL&ticketerCode=B21
  • Bus Station, Swadlincote
  • Wilmot Road, Swadlincote
  • Brook Street, Swadlincote
  • Chiltern Road, Swadlincote
  • Gresley Wood Road, Swadlincote
  • Hillside Gardens, Swadlincote
  • The Old Hall, Church Gresley
  • George Street, Church Gresley
  • Newlands Close, Church Gresley
  • Albert Road, Church Gresley
  • School Street, Church Gresley
  • New Street, Church Gresley
  • Market Street, Church Gresley
  • Common Road, Church Gresley
  • Church Street, Church Gresley
  • Gresley Church, Church Gresley
  • Castle Glade, Church Gresley
  • Drum And Monkey, Church Gresley
  • Old Station, Castle Gresley
  • Bridge Street, Castle Gresley
  • Chapel Street, Castle Gresley
  • Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley
  • Mount Pleasant, Castle Gresley
  • High Cross, Linton
  • Mount Pleasant, Linton
  • Methodist Church, Linton
  • Waterfallows Lane, Linton
  • Off Licence, Linton
  • School, Linton
  • Post Office, Linton
  • Red Lion, Linton
  • Hillside Road, Linton
  • Church, Linton
  • Linton Road Shops, Castle Gresley
  • Bridge Street, Castle Gresley
  • Toons Furnishings, Castle Gresley
  • Mount Road, Castle Gresley
  • Meynell House, Castle Gresley
  • Cadley Hill Roundabout, Castle Gresley
  • Gate Inn, Stanton
  • White Horse, Stanton
  • Woodland Road, Stanton
  • Urban Chef, Stanton
  • Bretlands Way, Edge Hill
  • House no. 109, Edge Hill
  • Bluestone Lane, Edge Hill
  • Yewtree Crescent, Edge Hill
  • Pinewood Road, Edge Hill
  • Hawthorn Crescent, Edge Hill
  • Birchfield Road, Edge Hill
  • Weir Bank, Edge Hill
  • Baker Street, Edge Hill
  • Ivy Lodge Close, Edge Hill
  • Ferry Street, Stapenhill
  • Stapenhill Gardens
  • St Peters Church, Stapenhill
  • New Street, Burton upon Trent
  • New Street, Burton upon Trent
  • Bond Street, Burton upon Trent
  • Stapenhill Gardens
  • Ferry Street, Stapenhill
  • Ivy Lodge Close, Edge Hill
  • Baker Street, Edge Hill
  • Weir Bank, Edge Hill
  • Hawthorn Crescent, Edge Hill
  • Pinewood Road, Edge Hill
  • Primary School, Edge Hill
  • Bluestone Lane, Edge Hill
  • no. 109, Edge Hill
  • Bretlands Way, Edge Hill
  • Urban Chef, Stanton
  • Piddocks Road, Stanton
  • Woodland Road, Stanton
  • White Horse, Stanton
  • Gate Inn, Stanton
  • Cadley Hill Roundabout, Castle Gresley
  • Burton Road, Castle Gresley
  • Meynell House, Castle Gresley
  • Mount Road, Castle Gresley
  • Toons Furnishings, Castle Gresley
  • Bridge Street, Castle Gresley
  • 3 Linton Road, Castle Gresley
  • Linton Road Shops, Castle Gresley
  • Church, Linton
  • Coton Park Corner, Linton
  • Red Lion, Linton
  • Post Office, Linton
  • School, Linton
  • Colliery Lane, Linton
  • Off Licence, Linton
  • Waterfallows Lane, Linton
  • Methodist Church, Linton
  • Mount Pleasant, Linton
  • Mount Pleasant, Castle Gresley
  • Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley
  • Bridge Street, Castle Gresley
  • Old Station, Castle Gresley
  • Drum And Monkey, Church Gresley
  • Castle Glade, Church Gresley
  • Gresley Church, Church Gresley
  • Church Street, Church Gresley
  • Common Road, Church Gresley
  • Market Street, Church Gresley
  • School Street, Church Gresley
  • Albert Road, Church Gresley
  • Newlands Close, Church Gresley
  • The Old Hall, Church Gresley
  • Hillside Gardens, Swadlincote
  • Gresley Wood Road, Swadlincote
  • Chiltern Road, Swadlincote
  • Brook Street, Swadlincote
  • Wilmot Road, Swadlincote
  • Bus Station, Swadlincote
  • Pingle School, Swadlincote