The average bus between Wolverhampton and Ilkeston takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Wolverhampton 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 hourly between Wolverhampton and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolverhampton is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Walsall Bus Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Walsall Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Wolverhampton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Ilkeston is 69.5 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Market Place via Walsall Bus Station, Bus Station, New Street, Market Place, Corporation Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 57m.