The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for Ilkeston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent and Ilkeston from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to Ilkeston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent and Ilkeston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the 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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