The average bus between Ilkeston and London takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ilkeston to London. 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 Ilkeston and London. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:00 PM which arrives into London at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Park and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to London? 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 Ilkeston to London. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at London station via Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Ilkeston to London bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Market Place station.
Ilkeston to London bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Ilkeston and London is 181.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Marble Arch via Coach Park and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 17m.