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Chelmsford to Ilkeston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Ilkeston takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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.

5h 30m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Chelmsford to Ilkeston bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton6h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton5h 31m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 54m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 28m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton5h 31m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 54m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 28m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton5h 31m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 54m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 28m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton5h 31m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 54m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 28m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton5h 31m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 54m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 28m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 58m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 51m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton4h 57m • 3 changes
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    First EssexNational ExpressFlixBusTrent Barton4h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 149 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 5h 43m.

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