The average train between London and Ilkeston (Station) takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Ilkeston (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between London and Ilkeston (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Ilkeston (Station) at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Ilkeston (Station). However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Ilkeston (Station) station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
London to Ilkeston (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Ilkeston (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your London to Ilkeston (Station) train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Ilkeston (Station) is 181.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 46m.