What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ilkeston?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ilkeston is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Ilkeston?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ilkeston?

The distance between Manchester and Ilkeston is 88 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Ilkeston without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ilkeston without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Ilkeston?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Manchester to Ilkeston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ilkeston bus from?

Manchester to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Ilkeston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ilkeston is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to Ilkeston bus arrive?

Manchester to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ilkeston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ilkeston is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Manchester to Ilkeston.

Where can I stay near Ilkeston?

There are 1942+ hotels available in Ilkeston.

Manchester to Ilkeston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Ilkeston by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 10m
£24–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
3h 34m
£9–17
Drive 60.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Ilkestoncar 60.4 mi
1h 44m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Burton Street to Market Placebus Two
2h 37m
£32–49

Manchester to Ilkeston by train and bus

354Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.7 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ilkeston, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to The Spinney via Sheffield, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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