The average bus between Portsmouth Harbour and Ilkeston takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth Harbour 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Portsmouth Harbour and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at The Hard Interchange and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth Harbour 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth Harbour to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Ilkeston station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Ilkeston is 242.1 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Market Place via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 7h 19m.