How to get to Ilkeston from Nottingham

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Travel Information to Ilkeston from Nottingham

Distance6 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£2 - £5
Cheapest modeTrain • £2 • 12 min
Fastest modeTrain • £2 • 12 min
Popular travel companiesTrent Barton or Northern Rail (3)

Take a coach or train to travel 6 miles between Nottingham and Ilkeston. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Trent Barton or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Nottingham to Ilkeston.

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from Nottingham to Ilkeston

How to get to Ilkeston from Nottingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
22:080h12
Nottingham
22:20Ilkeston
£31One-way
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Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
22:080h12
Nottingham
22:20Ilkeston
£31One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
22:080h12
Nottingham
22:20Ilkeston
£31One-way
0 changes

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
14:170h12
Nottingham
14:29Ilkeston
£31One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
07:170h12
Nottingham
07:29Ilkeston
£31One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
18:170h12
Nottingham
18:29Ilkeston
£31One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston

Nottingham is widely known for its natural history museum park while Ilkeston is famed for its laid-back nature as it is a fairly small community town. The journey from Nottingham to Ilkeston is pretty fast and short. The distance between the two cities can be covered easily by foot as it is only 9.7 miles. Should a traveller wish for a quicker trip, they can take the bus or train.A traveller can expect to make it to Ilkeston in eleven minutes by train and half an hour by bus.

Train: Departing daily is a train that takes only eleven minutes to reach Ilkeston from Nottingham. There is a train leaving the departure station, Nottingham Station every single day of the week. The arrival station is Ilkeston Railway Station. The train service is run by Northern rail. There is a train leaving Nottingham every hour.

Bus: There is a bus leaving Nottingham every fifteen minutes, every day of the week. It takes an estimated thirty three minutes to reach Ilkeston. The departure station is Nottingham, Upper Parliament Street (Maid Marian Way) while the arrival station is Ilkeston, Market Place. The bus service is managed by Trent Barton.

Travelling from Nottingham to Ilkeston: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston? The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston is by bus.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston? Taking only 11 minutes, the train is the fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
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    FAQs: Nottingham to Ilkeston

    FAQs: Travel to Ilkeston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
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    There are 2 travel options from Nottingham to Ilkeston: coach or train.

    The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ilkeston is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £2 compared to other travel options to Ilkeston:

    A train is £3 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £5 from Nottingham to Ilkeston.

    The fastest way from Nottingham to Ilkeston is by train with an average journey time of 12 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Ilkeston that take longer:

    Getting to Ilkeston by coach takes 28 min on average.

    You should expect to travel around 6 miles from Nottingham to Ilkeston.

    The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Ilkeston is:

    • 1 coach a day.
    • Around 5 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Nottingham to Ilkeston as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Nottingham to Ilkeston:

    • Trains most often depart from Nottingham at Nottingham and arrive in Ilkeston at Ilkeston.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nottingham to Ilkeston:

    • You can take a coach from Nottingham to Ilkeston with Trent Barton. Cheap tickets can be found for £4 with Trent Barton from Nottingham to Ilkeston.
    • You can travel from Nottingham to Ilkeston by train with Northern Rail (3) or East Midlands Trains. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £2 with Northern Rail (3) from Nottingham to Ilkeston.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Nottingham to Ilkeston with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 1 direct coach a day to Ilkeston with Trent Barton.
    • You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Ilkeston with.

    Direct services to Ilkeston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Nottingham to Ilkeston? Many Omio customers who go from Nottingham to Ilkeston usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Greenwich, Shirley or Manchester. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, Greenwich, Shirley or Manchester from Ilkeston, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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