There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 40m£94–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 49m£30–46Drive 209.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Ilkestoncar 209.9 mi
3h 29m£52–75Fly to East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
7h 3m£87–211Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 31m£122–226
Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Market Place via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Exeter and Ilkeston is 214 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Exeter to Ilkeston, including transfers.
Exeter to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Ilkeston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ilkeston, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £230–700
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–340
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Exeter to Ilkeston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ilkeston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Exeter to Ilkeston.
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