The average bus between Sheffield and Ilkeston takes 2h 8m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 4 hours between Sheffield and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Broad Marsh Bus Station and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 54m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station and arriving at Market Place station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Sheffield to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Sheffield and Ilkeston is 47 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Market Place via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Burton Street in around 2h 5m.