The average bus between Southampton and Ilkeston takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Southampton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Southampton and Ilkeston is 229.9 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 7h 19m.