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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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ilkeston:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ilkeston costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Ilkeston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
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How to get from London to Ilkeston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ilkeston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM3h00London10:00 PMIlkeston$261One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 PM3h00London10:00 PMIlkeston$261One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 PM3h00London10:00 PMIlkeston$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ilkeston:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ilkeston costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Ilkeston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Ilkeston by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Ilkeston by train.
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