Leicester, Leicestershire to Ilkeston, Derbyshire from $10: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Leicester to Ilkeston: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$10 by busBest price

38.5 kmDistance

36m Fastest

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Leicester - Ilkeston operators

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Train

Contact phone

03457 125 678

Website

https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to Derby

Average Duration

32m

Estimated price

$11-27

Bus

Contact phone

01773 712265

Website

https://www.trentbarton.co.uk

Bus from Bus Station to Market Place

Average Duration

25m

Estimated price

$4-5

Bus from Coach Park to Market Place

Average Duration

1h 4m

Estimated price

$6-7

Contact phone

01509 815637

Website

https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$3-5

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Contact phone

+44 116 262 8222

Website

https://swiftfoxcabs.co.uk

Other from Leicester to Ilkeston

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

$80-100

Contact phone

+44116 44 222 44

Website

https://leicesterblackcabs.uk

Other from Leicester to Ilkeston

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

$80-100

Contact phone

+44 116 298 9898

Website

https://taxiinleicester.co.uk

Other from Leicester to Ilkeston

Average Duration

36m

Estimated price

$80-100

Leicester to Ilkeston: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Leicester and Ilkeston offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque drive from Leicester to Ilkeston, covering a distance of 48.3 km in just 36 minutes. 💷 Discover affordable travel options with prices ranging between £7 to £11 for a car trip from Leicester to Ilkeston.

Average price

£7 - £11

🚆 Take a quick and convenient train journey from Leicester to Ilkeston! The route covers a distance of 58.1 km and involves a transfer along the way.

🚌 To travel from Leicester to Ilkeston by bus, you would need to take a journey with transfers that lasts around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The services are operated by Kinchbus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Market Place. 🛤️ The route involves a transfer at Derby, with the first step being a bus towards Derby that takes approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. The second step includes a bus towards Cotmanhay, lasting about 23 minutes. The agencies involved are Kinchbus and Trentbarton. 🎟️ Another option is to take a train from Leicester to Nottingham, which takes around 21 minutes, followed by another train towards Leeds for approximately 12 minutes to reach Ilkeston. The agencies for this route are E M R and Northern Railway.

Departure Point

St Margaret's Bus Station

Arrival Point

Market Place station