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Swansea to Ilkeston buses

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Trip Overview

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.

10h 5m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Swansea to Ilkeston bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton8h 46m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton8h 46m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton9h 51m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton9h 29m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton9h 30m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton15h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton8h 46m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton8h 46m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressTrent Barton10h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ilkeston, England?

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.

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