The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilkeston to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilkeston to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilkeston to Loughborough will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ilkeston for Loughborough 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 24 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 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 Ilkeston to Loughborough
Trains from Ilkeston to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 22:44. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 44m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 01:51 |
Last train 22:44 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Ilkeston to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Ilkeston and Loughborough from £8. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilkeston to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilkeston and Loughborough
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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