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Leeds to Ilkeston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leeds and Ilkeston takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds to Ilkeston. 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 8m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Leeds to Ilkeston bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Leeds and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Derby Bus Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton3h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 29m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 44m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton3h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 29m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 44m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton3h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 29m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 44m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton3h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 29m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 44m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton3h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusTrent Barton12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 29m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 44m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton3h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTrent Barton2h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds to Ilkeston? 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.

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  • Distance: 80 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Ilkeston, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 2h 5m. National Express also services this route 3 times a week.

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