The average bus between Congleton and Ilkeston takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Congleton to Ilkeston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Congleton and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Congleton to Ilkeston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Congleton to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Congleton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Congleton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Congleton and Ilkeston is 64 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Bus Station, Market Place, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 3m.