The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ilkeston station (ILN) for Nottingham station (NOT) 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 11 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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 coach and train for Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 11 km
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Live departures
Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:48 Ilkeston station (ILN) | 0h15 | 10:03 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:45 Ilkeston station (ILN) | 0h16 | 14:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Trains from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 13m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 05:41 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Ilkeston station (ILN) and Nottingham station (NOT) from £2. 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 station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilkeston station (ILN) to Nottingham station (NOT) 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 Nottingham station (NOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ilkeston station (ILN) and Nottingham station (NOT)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- 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: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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