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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilkeston to Leicester
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Typically, there are 2 trains per day from Ilkeston to Leicester, including direct trains, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Lowest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 1:01 |
Last train 22:44 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Ilkeston to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Ilkeston and Leicester from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilkeston to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilkeston to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilkeston and Leicester
Most Ilkeston to Leicester trains use the Ilkeston to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Ilkeston and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ilkeston station do trains to Leicester leave from?
Getting to Ilkeston from Ilkeston city centre
Ilkeston is 1 km from Ilkeston city centre. Public transport options include:
Ilkeston train station facilities and services
Ilkeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ilkeston.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ilkeston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ilkeston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ilkeston: 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.
Which Leicester station do trains from Ilkeston arrive at?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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: Yes.
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