The average bus between Ilkeston and Manchester takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Manchester. 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 twice daily between Ilkeston and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Manchester? 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 Ilkeston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Manchester station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Ilkeston to Manchester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Manchester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Manchester is 83.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Manchester Central Coach Station via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h 49m.