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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkeston and Birmingham takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Ilkeston to Birmingham bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Ilkeston and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonCt4nNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonCt4nNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Birmingham? 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.

Map of how to get from Ilkeston to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Birmingham Coach Station via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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