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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilkeston to Leicester
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilkeston to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilkeston to Leicester will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ilkeston for Leicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.
Live departures
Ilkeston to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilkeston to Leicester trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Ilkeston | 0h57 | 14:42 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
| 04:49 Ilkeston | 2h23 | 07:12 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:56 Ilkeston | 1h16 | 06:12 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilkeston to Leicester
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Trains from Ilkeston to Leicester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 59m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 01:01 |
Last train 22:46 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Ilkeston to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Ilkeston and Leicester from £20. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ilkeston and Leicester
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- 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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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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