The average bus between Southampton and Ilkeston takes 7h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 7m. 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 3 hours between Southampton and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 36m • 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 Coach Station and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Southampton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Southampton and Ilkeston is 229.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Market Place via London Heathrow Airport, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 7h 24m.