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Retford to Ilkeston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Retford and Ilkeston takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford 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 32m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 90 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hillbus bus 90
3h 15m

Retford to Ilkeston bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Retford and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 8:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Bus Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Marshalls of Sutton on TrentNottingham City TransportTrent Barton3h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford 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: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Market Place via Newark Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 3h 15m.

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