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How to get fromIlkeston to Manchesterby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkeston to Manchester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 15 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus bus 15
    2. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 1m
    £25–62

  2. Drive 60.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkeston to Manchestercar car 60.9 mi
    1h 44m
    £15–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 134 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 171 / ...
    5h 20m
    £25–38

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Streetbus bus Two
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 17m
    £30–48

  5. Bus, line 199 bus, line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus If / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Tp
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus bus 199
    5. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 203 / ...
    5h 43m

Ilkeston to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ilkeston, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 20m.

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