The average bus between Rugby and Ilkeston takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rugby 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 2 hours between Rugby and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Rugby to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Northcote Road station.
Rugby to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Rugby and Ilkeston is 66.7 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Market Place via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 3h 41m.