Colchester to Ilkeston Buses

Colchester to Ilkeston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Ilkeston takes 7h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

7h 26m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...

5h 59m

£25–47

Colchester to Ilkeston bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Colchester and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:40 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 8:12 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 11:42 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
6:40 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 8:12 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 11:42 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:04 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:34 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
4:40 PM → 11:42 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:15 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
4:40 PM → 11:42 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 8:12 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 11:42 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 8:12 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 11:42 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 8:12 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 11:42 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes

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