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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ilkestonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 49m
    £41–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    7h 19m
    £20–65

  3. Drive 254.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ilkestoncar car 254.5 mi
    4h 53m
    £62–89

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus
    4h 43m
    £44–128

  5. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    9h 7m
    £26–75

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    5h 30m
    £50–127

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, line 15 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Leicester to Long Eatontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus
    6h 21m
    £64–212

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 15 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus
    6h 47m
    £110–380

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain train
    6h 28m
    £124–388

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    6h 47m
    £62–316

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 15 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus
    6h 43m
    £84–282

Edinburgh to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ilkeston, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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