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Ilkeston to Watford Junction buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilkeston and Watford Junction takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilkeston to Watford Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ilkeston to Watford Junction bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ilkeston and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkeston is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Upper Parliament Street and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 30m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonCt4nNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 8m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 49m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 12m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineUno5h 6m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 16m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 2m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 17m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 29m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 27m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 12m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 12m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineUno5h 6m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 12m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineUno5h 6m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonNottingham City TransportNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Trent BartonTrent BartonNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 11m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilkeston to Watford Junction? 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.

Map of how to get from Ilkeston to Watford Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Ilkeston, England and Watford Junction, England?

National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Airport Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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