The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Ilkeston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Ilkeston will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Ilkeston on Thu, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 38 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.
10:06 AM0h38Sheffield10:44 AMIlkeston$71One-way0 transfers
10:06 AM0h38Sheffield10:44 AMIlkeston$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Ilkeston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Ilkeston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Ilkeston:
A bus is $0.91 (€0.75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Ilkeston costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Ilkeston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
The journey is about 15m faster (38m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $12 (€10)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sheffield to Ilkeston train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Ilkeston trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:06 AM Sheffield | 0h38 | 10:44 AM Ilkeston | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Sheffield to Ilkeston trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Sheffield and Ilkeston from $4 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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East Midlands Railway
FAQs: Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Ilkeston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- 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 is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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 Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at 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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