The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Ilkeston
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Ilkeston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Ilkeston will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Ilkeston on Fri, Dec 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Ilkeston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Ilkeston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€5 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to Ilkeston train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Ilkeston trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:17 PM Nottingham | 0h15 | 12:32 PM Ilkeston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:17 PM Nottingham | 0h12 | 5:29 PM Ilkeston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:17 PM Nottingham | 0h12 | 6:29 PM Ilkeston | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 5 | |||||
![]() | 9:17 AM Nottingham | 0h13 | 9:30 AM Ilkeston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:17 AM Nottingham | 0h12 | 10:29 AM Ilkeston | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Ilkeston by bus or train
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Why should you book Nottingham to Ilkeston trains with Omio?
Northern Rail (3) as well as East Midlands Trains offer trains services from Nottingham to Ilkeston. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Northern Rail (3) tickets can be bought on Northern Rail (3)'s website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of East Midlands Trains to help you choose the right option for your journey from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Ilkeston
Trains from Nottingham to Ilkeston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 12m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Ilkeston trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Ilkeston from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Ilkeston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Ilkeston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilkeston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Ilkeston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coronation Road
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