The average bus between Ilkeston and Sheffield takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Sheffield. 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 4 times a day between Ilkeston and Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Sheffield? 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 Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Sheffield station via Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Ilkeston to Sheffield bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Market Place station.
Ilkeston to Sheffield bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Sheffield is 47 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 2h 49m.