The average bus between Ilkeston and Rotherham takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Rotherham. 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 3 times a day between Ilkeston and Rotherham. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rotherham at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Rotherham? 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 Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Rotherham station via Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Ilkeston to Rotherham bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Market Place station.
Ilkeston to Rotherham bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Rotherham is 51.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Westgate/Main Street via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 2h 47m.