There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston by bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Ilkeston, England?
Trent Barton operates a bus from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston hourly. Tickets cost $4 - $6 and the journey takes 1 h 18 min.

- Phone
- 01773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from East Midlands Airport, EMA Departure Building (Block 113) to Ilkeston, Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- trentbarton.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $65 - $85
Trent Cars Ltd
- Phone
- +44 115 950 5050
- Website
- trentcars.com
Fon-A-Car
- Phone
- +44 115 950 0500
Swift Fox Cabs
- Phone
- +44 116 262 8222
A B C Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 255 5111
- Website
- abc-taxis-leicester.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from East Midlands Airport to Ilkeston
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston?
The distance between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Ilkeston is 16 km. The road distance is 21 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston?
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 18 min.
What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston?
The quickest way to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £45 - £60.
Is there a direct bus between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Ilkeston?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East Midlands Airport, EMA Departure Building (Block 113) and arriving at Ilkeston, Market Place. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 18 min.
How long does it take to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ilkeston?
The bus from East Midlands Airport, EMA Departure Building (Block 113) to Ilkeston, Market Place takes 1 h 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.