The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield to Ilkeston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Ilkeston will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sheffield for Ilkeston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 17 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 train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 47 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sheffield to Ilkeston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Ilkeston coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:13 Sheffield | 2h17 | 08:30 Ilkeston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:22 Sheffield | 2h07 | 08:29 Ilkeston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Buses from Sheffield to Ilkeston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 55m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Sheffield to IlkestonYou can travel by bus between Sheffield to Ilkeston with Megabus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sheffield to Ilkeston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Ilkeston by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilkeston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Ilkeston
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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