The average bus between Coventry and Ilkeston takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Coventry 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 hourly between Coventry and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Coventry 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 Coventry to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Coventry to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Coventry and Ilkeston is 64.2 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Market Place via St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 3h 18m.