The average bus between Ramsbottom and Ilkeston takes 6h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ramsbottom 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 3 times a day between Ramsbottom and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ramsbottom is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ramsbottom 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 Ramsbottom to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Ramsbottom station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Ramsbottom to Ilkeston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Ramsbottom to Ilkeston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Ramsbottom and Ilkeston is 100.8 km. The road distance is 170 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 45m.