The average bus between Rotherham and Ilkeston takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 4 times a day between Rotherham and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Rotherham to Ilkeston bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Rotherham to Ilkeston bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Rotherham and Ilkeston is 51.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Market Place via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 3h 17m.