The average bus between Portsmouth and Ilkeston takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 4 hours between Portsmouth and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 2:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange station and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Portsmouth to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ilkeston is 241.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Market Place via London Heathrow Airport, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 7h 24m.