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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 an average ticket price of zł48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł48, while a train costs an average of zł178.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł178 Average price | zł48 Average price Cheapest | zł178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m 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 |
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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 zł154 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ilkeston costing on average zł192.
Other travel options to Ilkeston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ilkeston:
A bus is zł129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ilkeston costing on average zł178.
Other travel options to Ilkeston take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 42 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, University of Nottingham.
- 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.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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