How to travel from London to Ilkeston

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Compare bus and train for London to Ilkeston

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London 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 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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€59

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€12

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2h 30m

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3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from London to Ilkeston

How to get from London to Ilkeston by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Ilkeston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:30PM2h55
London
11:25PMIlkeston
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:30PM2h55
London
11:25PMIlkeston
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:30PM2h55
London
11:25PMIlkeston
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:00PM3h20
London
04:20PMIlkeston
$111One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00PM3h05
London
11:05PMIlkeston
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Ilkeston

Travel to Ilkeston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Ilkeston.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Ilkeston including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Ilkeston is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Ilkeston:

A bus is $35 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ilkeston costing on average $44 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from London to Ilkeston is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Ilkeston take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from London to Ilkeston is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Ilkeston is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ilkeston as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Ilkeston:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Ilkeston station (ILN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Clifton, Nottingham Trent University.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Ilkeston, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, LNER to go to Ilkeston by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Ilkeston by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Ilkeston:
  • 28 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Ilkeston often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham, Greenwich, Manchester, Shirley, Walsall. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ilkeston and these popular destinations at a great price.

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