Ilkeston to Reading Buses

Ilkeston to Reading buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkeston and Reading takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 26m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1

6h 29m

£47–67

Ilkeston to Reading bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ilkeston and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:10 PM → 11:05 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:44 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:45 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:30 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:45 PM
6h • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:45 PM
6h • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 6:14 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:26 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Reading? 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.

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Ilkeston to Reading bus times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:10 PM → 11:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM

7:44 AM → 1:26 PM

8:49 AM → 2:47 PM

9:49 AM → 3:48 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM

7:44 AM → 1:26 PM

8:49 AM → 2:47 PM

9:49 AM → 3:48 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM

7:44 AM → 1:26 PM

8:49 AM → 2:47 PM

9:49 AM → 3:48 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:44 AM → 1:27 PM

8:49 AM → 2:47 PM

9:49 AM → 3:45 PM

10:49 AM → 4:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:30 AM → 2:46 PM

9:45 AM → 3:45 PM

10:45 AM → 4:45 PM

12:25 PM → 6:14 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM

7:44 AM → 1:26 PM

8:49 AM → 2:47 PM

9:49 AM → 3:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:05 PM

7:44 AM → 1:26 PM

8:49 AM → 2:47 PM

9:49 AM → 3:48 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport

Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir

Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir

Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus trips from Ilkeston

Bus trips to Reading

Alternative transport options

11:10 PM → 11:05 AM
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