The average bus between Edinburgh and Ilkeston takes 8h 14m and the fastest bus takes 7h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Broad Marsh Bus Station and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Edinburgh to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ilkeston is 353.2 km. The road distance is 450 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.