Ilkeston to Retford Buses

Ilkeston to Retford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkeston and Retford takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. 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.

3h 43m
Duration: 52 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Market Place to Victoria Bus Stationbus Two
Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Roadbus Sa
Take the bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Stationbus Sa

3h 49m

£10–16

Ilkeston to Retford bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Ilkeston and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria Bus Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:39 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 6:30 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:05 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 6:30 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 2:10 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
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