The average bus between Swansea and Ilkeston takes 10h 5m and the fastest bus takes 8h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 twice daily between Swansea and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Ilkeston station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Swansea to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Swansea and Ilkeston is 233.7 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 8h 45m.