21E

Burton to Swadlincote

Timetable

Print Timetable Go to top Monday to Friday - 21E - Burton, New Street - Linton, Red Lion

             
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
06:10 18:30 19:35 20:45 21:50 23:00
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (SE)
06:18 18:38 19:42 20:52 21:57 23:07
Urban Chef
Stanton (Opp)
06:20 18:40 19:44 20:54 21:59 23:09
Village Hall
Newhall (Opp)
--- --- --- --- 22:03 23:13
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stand 3)
06:27 18:47 19:50 21:00 22:08 23:18
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Opp)
--- 18:52 19:55 21:05 22:13 23:23
Old Station
Castle Gresley (W)
--- 18:54 19:57 21:07 22:15 23:25
Main Street
Overseal (S-bound)
--- 19:02 20:04 21:14 22:22 23:32
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
--- 19:08 20:08 21:18 22:26 23:36

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Monday to Friday - 21E - Linton, Red Lion - Burton, New Street

           
Main Street
Overseal (S-bound)
--- 19:02 20:04 21:14 22:22
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
--- 19:08 20:08 21:18 22:27
Linton Road Shops
Castle Gresley (Opp)
--- 19:10 20:10 21:20 22:29
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Adj)
--- 19:13 20:13 21:23 22:32
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stand 3)
18:40 19:20 20:20 21:30 22:40
Village Hall
Newhall (Adj)
--- --- --- --- 22:45
Urban Chef
Stanton (Adj)
18:45 19:25 20:25 21:35 22:49
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (NW)
18:47 19:27 20:27 21:37 22:51
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
18:54 19:34 20:34 21:44 22:57

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Saturday - 21E - Burton, New Street - Linton, Red Lion

           
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
18:30 19:35 20:45 21:50 23:00
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (SE)
18:38 19:42 20:52 21:57 23:07
Urban Chef
Stanton (Opp)
18:40 19:44 20:54 21:59 23:09
Village Hall
Newhall (Opp)
--- --- --- 22:03 23:13
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stand 3)
18:47 19:50 21:00 22:08 23:18
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Opp)
18:52 19:55 21:05 22:13 23:23
Old Station
Castle Gresley (W)
18:54 19:57 21:07 22:15 23:25
Main Street
Overseal (S-bound)
19:02 20:04 21:14 22:22 23:32
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
19:08 20:08 21:18 22:26 23:36

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Saturday - 21E - Linton, Red Lion - Burton, New Street

           
Main Street
Overseal (S-bound)
--- 19:02 20:04 21:14 22:22
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
--- 19:08 20:08 21:18 22:26
Linton Road Shops
Castle Gresley (Opp)
--- 19:10 20:10 21:20 22:28
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Adj)
--- 19:13 20:13 21:23 22:31
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stand 3)
18:30 19:20 20:20 21:30 22:40
Village Hall
Newhall (Adj)
--- --- --- --- 22:45
Urban Chef
Stanton (Adj)
18:35 19:25 20:25 21:35 22:49
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (NW)
18:37 19:27 20:27 21:37 22:51
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
18:44 19:34 20:34 21:44 22:58

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Sunday - 21E - Burton, New Street - Linton, Red Lion

                 
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
09:25 10:35 11:40 12:45 13:35 14:40 15:45 16:50
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (SE)
09:32 10:42 11:47 12:52 13:42 14:47 15:52 16:57
Urban Chef
Stanton (Opp)
09:34 10:44 11:49 12:54 13:44 14:49 15:54 16:59
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stand 3)
09:40 10:50 11:55 13:00 13:50 14:55 16:00 17:05
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Opp)
09:45 10:55 12:00 13:05 13:55 15:00 16:05 17:10
Old Station
Castle Gresley (W)
09:47 10:57 12:02 13:07 13:57 15:02 16:07 17:12
Main Street
Overseal (S-bound)
09:54 11:04 12:09 13:14 14:04 15:09 16:14 17:19
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
09:58 11:08 12:13 13:18 14:08 15:13 16:18 17:23

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays

Print Timetable Go to top Sunday - 21E - Linton, Red Lion - Burton, New Street

                   
Main Street
Overseal (S-bound)
08:54 09:54 11:04 12:09 13:14 14:04 15:09 16:14 17:19
Red Lion
Linton (Adj)
08:58 09:58 11:08 12:13 13:18 14:08 15:13 16:18 17:23
Linton Road Shops
Castle Gresley (Opp)
09:00 10:00 11:10 12:15 13:20 14:10 15:15 16:20 17:25
Gresley Church
Church Gresley (Adj)
09:03 10:03 11:13 12:18 13:23 14:13 15:18 16:23 17:28
Bus Station
Swadlincote (Stand 3)
09:10 10:10 11:20 12:25 13:30 14:20 15:25 16:30 17:35
Urban Chef
Stanton (Adj)
09:15 10:15 11:25 12:30 13:35 14:25 15:30 16:35 17:40
Bluestone Lane
Edge Hill (NW)
09:17 10:17 11:27 12:32 13:37 14:27 15:32 16:37 17:42
New Street
Burton upon Trent (Stand 7)
09:24 10:24 11:34 12:39 13:44 14:34 15:39 16:44 17:49

Timetable notes

  • Not including bank holidays


Generated on 16/03/2026 00:03
None

Service Updates

High Cross, Mount Pleasant Road Closure 16/03/2026 14:08:48

17th until 19th MARCH 2026 - 19:00-06:00 Each Night

This closure will affect Service 21E.

The service will travel Through Linton Village in both directions, this will affect the schedule so running times may run slightly late during this time.

The following bus stops will not be served:
A444 – High Cross & Mount Pleasant

Alternative bus stops are:
Linton Heath – Rickmans Corner
A444 – Rickmans Corner

Affected Services: 21E

Swadlincote Bus Station Closure 20/01/2026 12:30:16

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

Updated Diversion Information for Service 8:

The diversion route into Swadlincote has been altered to improve reliability.
Service 8 into Swadlincote will not serve the following stops:
Newhall Rd, St Edwards School.
Darklands Rd, Catholic Church (Still Served By Routes 4, 9, 19 & 19a)
Darklands Rd, Surgery (Still Served By Routes 4, 9, 19 & 19a)

Any Passengers requiring these stops will be allowed to stay on the bus, so that they can be dropped off when the bus leaves to return to Burton.

Closest alternative Bus Stop is Springfield Rd, Springfield Junior School
This will continue for the length of the works.

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

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

*New Reduced Price* 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)

£82.00

John Taylor Free School - Day Ticket

*New Reduced Price* 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)

£5.50

John Taylor Free School - Week

*New Reduced price* 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)

£23.50

Child Network 'Zone B' Annual

Valid for 1 year unlimited travel on services within the Diamond Network Zone B (Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire). Some service exceptions apply. NOT valid on DBEM School Service 10S - Staffordshire CC passes apply. Not valid for travel on Diamond Bus Zone A, North West or South East Services. Available to age 5 - 18 in full time education. Proof of student ID required when travelling with this pass.

£850.00

Adult Network 'Zone B' Day

*New Reduced price* Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£6.50

Adult Network 'Zone B' Duo Day

*New Reduced Price* Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B Zone.

£11.70

Group Network 'Zone B' Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B Zone.

£17.50

Adult Network 'Zone B' Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£28.00

Adult Network 'Zone B' 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£95.00

Adult Network 'Zone B' Annual

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£950.00

Child Network 'Zone B' Week

*New Reduced Price* Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£23.50

Child Network 'Zone B' 4 Week

*New Reduced Price* Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£82.00

Child Network 'Zone B' Day

*New Reduced Price* Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£5.50

Adult Network 'Zone B' Single

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£3.00

Child Network 'Zone B' Single

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B

£2.50

Adult Network 'Zone B' Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£6.50

Adult Network 'Zone B' Duo Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B Zone.

£11.70

Group Network 'Zone B' Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B Zone.

£17.50

Adult Network 'Zone B' Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£28.00

Adult Network 'Zone B' 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£95.00

Child Network 'Zone B' Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£23.50

Child Network 'Zone B' 4 Week

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£82.00

Child Network 'Zone B' Day

Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.

£5.50

Route Guide

https://portal.diamondbuses.com/v4/widget/embeded/ServiceBusStops?guid=4402a029-e089-4e9b-ac9b-5010a60d460j&service=21E&operatorRef=MDCL&ticketerCode=21E
  • 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
  • Park Road, Stanton
  • Woodview Road, Newhall
  • Watery Lane, Newhall
  • Park Road, Newhall
  • Chesterfield Avenue, Newhall
  • Newhall Park
  • Village Hall, Newhall
  • Hill Street, Newhall
  • George Inn, Newhall
  • Abbotts Road, Newhall
  • Royal Oak, Newhall
  • Boardmans Hill, Swadlincote
  • Catholic Club, Swadlincote
  • Darklands Road, Swadlincote
  • Bus Station, Swadlincote
  • West Street, Swadlincote
  • Highfield Street, Swadlincote
  • Trinity Grove, Swadlincote
  • Gresley Common, 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
  • High Cross, Linton
  • Rickmans Corner, Linton
  • Green Lane, Overseal
  • Coronation Street, Overseal
  • Main Street, Overseal
  • Red Lion, Linton
  • Main Street, Overseal
  • Moira Road, Overseal
  • Manor, Overseal
  • Hallcroft Avenue, Overseal
  • Saint Matthews Church, Overseal
  • Burton Road, Overseal
  • Coronation Street, Overseal
  • Green Lane, Overseal
  • Burton Road 225, Overseal
  • Rickmans Corner, 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
  • 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
  • Memorial Hall, Church Gresley
  • Gresley Common, Church Gresley
  • Trinity Grove, Swadlincote
  • Highfield Street, Swadlincote
  • West Street, Swadlincote
  • Bus Station, Swadlincote
  • Darklands Road, Swadlincote
  • Catholic Club, Swadlincote
  • Boardmans Hill, Swadlincote
  • Royal Oak, Newhall
  • Abbotts Road, Newhall
  • George Inn, Newhall
  • Hill Street, Newhall
  • Village Hall, Newhall
  • Newhall Park
  • Chesterfield Avenue, Newhall
  • Park Road, Newhall
  • Watery Lane, Newhall
  • Woodview Road, Newhall
  • 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