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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Newark Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Retford to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Beastmarket Hill station.
The distance between Retford and Ilkeston is 46.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Market Place via Newark Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 2h 57m.