The average bus between Stafford and Ilkeston takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stafford 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 Stafford and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Stafford to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Chaserider, depart from Mill Bank station.
Stafford to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Chaserider, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Stafford and Ilkeston is 57.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Bank to Market Place via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 13m.