The average bus between Walsall and Ilkeston takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h. There is a bus service every few hours from Walsall 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 hourly between Walsall and Ilkeston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ilkeston at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Walsall 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 Walsall to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at New Street station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Walsall to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Chaserider, depart from Walsall Bus Station.
Walsall to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at New Street station.
The distance between Walsall and Ilkeston is 62.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to Market Place via Bus Station, New Street, Market Place, Corporation Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 2m.