The average bus between Bournemouth and Ilkeston takes 7h 28m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Ilkeston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Ilkeston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Bournemouth to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ilkeston is 253.2 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Market Place via London Heathrow Airport, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 7h 34m.