Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Swadlincote travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swadlincote

With a population of 40,960, Swadlincote is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swadlincote to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Swadlincote

Swadlincote in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swadlincote in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Swadlincote

Plane

When flying to Swadlincote, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Swadlincote departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swadlincote, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swadlincote to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Swadlincote is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 107 miles from Swadlincote. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swadlincote, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Swadlincote takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Swadlincote, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Swadlincote departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swadlincote, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swadlincote to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Swadlincote is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 107 miles from Swadlincote. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swadlincote, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Swadlincote takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Swadlincote

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Swadlincote

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Swadlincote

Most booked hotels in Swadlincote

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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The Bulls Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Appleby Inn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Priest House On The River
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Swadlincote

Hiring a car in Swadlincote costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Swadlincote.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Swadlincote (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Swadlincote is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Swadlincote costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Swadlincote.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Swadlincote (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Swadlincote is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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