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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilkeston to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 11 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ilkeston to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (14m by train vs 26m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Nottingham from Ilkeston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ilkeston to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nottingham are London, Birmingham, Leicester, Sheffield and Derby. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nottingham on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Leicester is known for its diverse communities, rich history and strong connection to Richard III. Roman roots, a lively market and a varied food scene give the city a practical, friendly feel.
Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.
Derby is an East Midlands city known for rail heritage, advanced engineering and a centre with Georgian and Victorian character. The Silk Mill and Cathedral Quarter connect its Industrial Revolution past with a practical, easy-going atmosphere.
Ilkeston and Nottingham are just over seven miles apart. Ilkeston attracts visitors to the Erewash museum, situated in a Georgian house on the High Street. The museum focuses on local social history and its gardens have beautiful views across the Erewash Valley. Meanwhile, Nottingham boasts the impressive Wollaton Hall and deer park. Dating from the Elizabethan era, the house is free to enter and contains interesting exhibitions, many of which change on a regular basis.
Train: The first train leaves Ilkeston at 6:42 a.m. and arrives into Nottingham at 7:01 a.m. Train journeys are direct and take between 15 and 19 minutes, with at least one service running every hour. The last service of the day leaves Ilkeston at 8:45 p.m. and arrives into Nottingham at 9:00 p.m. East Midlands Trains and Northern rail operate the services.
Bus: The first bus of the day leaves Ilkeston Wharncliffe Road at 5:50 a.m. and arrives into Nottingham Broadmarsh bus station at 6:36 a.m. There is at least one service every hour. The last bus of the day leaves Ilkeston at 6:05 p.m. and arrives into Nottingham at 7:00 p.m. The bus journey from Ilkeston to Nottingham takes between 45 and 55 minutes to complete. Trentbarton runs the service.
Flight: There are no flights between Ilkeston and Nottingham. The closest airport to both places is the East Midlands airport in Derby.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilkeston and Nottingham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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