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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Ilkeston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Ilkeston will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield 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 47 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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 train and coach for Sheffield to Ilkeston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Ilkeston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 47 km
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Live departures
Sheffield to Ilkeston train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Ilkeston trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 21:41 Sheffield | 0h35 | 22:16 Ilkeston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 9 November | |||||
| 10:06 Sheffield | 0h39 | 10:45 Ilkeston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Ilkeston
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Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 38m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Ilkeston from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
East Midlands Trains
Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston
Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston are operated by Northern rail, East Midlands Trains, and CrossCountry. There are up to four departures an hour starting at around 5:30 a.m. and continuing until just after 11:30 p.m. The journey time takes between 1 and 2 hours and involves at least one change at stations such as Nottingham, Beeston or Langley Mill. There are fewer trains travelling from Sheffield to Ilkeston on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston?
Departure Station: Trains from Sheffield to Ilkeston depart from the city's mainline station which is a ten minute's walk from Sheffield's city centre. Sheffield Station has car parking, taxi ranks, and bicycle storage and is served by local buses and the Sheffield Stagecoach Supertram.
Arrival Station: After 50 years without a station, Ilkeston Station reopened in April 2017. The new station is unmanned with automated ticket machines and was built with ample car parking, bicycle stands, a taxi rank and stops for local bus services.
FAQs: Sheffield to Ilkeston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Ilkeston
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- 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 ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- 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 is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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