The average bus between Bristol and Ilkeston takes 7h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 twice daily between Bristol and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Bristol to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
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The distance between Bristol and Ilkeston is 189.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.