The average bus between Ilkeston and Wakefield takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Wakefield. 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 5 times a day between Ilkeston and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Ilkeston station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Ilkeston to Wakefield bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Wakefield bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.
The distance between Ilkeston and Wakefield is 80.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station, Derby Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 17m.