The average bus between Ilkeston and Retford takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Retford. 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 every 3 hours between Ilkeston and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Retford? 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 Retford. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Retford station via Newark Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Ilkeston to Retford bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Beastmarket Hill station.
Ilkeston to Retford bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Retford Bus Station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Retford is 46.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Retford Bus Station via Upper Parliament Street, Beastmarket Hill, and Newark Bus Station in around 3h 33m.