What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Market Place via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ilkeston?

The distance between Birmingham and Ilkeston is 51 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Ilkeston without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £26 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ilkeston bus from?

Birmingham to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Ilkeston bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ilkeston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ilkeston is 51 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Birmingham to Ilkeston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Ilkeston?

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Where can I stay near Ilkeston?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Ilkeston.

Birmingham to Ilkeston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Spinneybus If
1h 16m
£27–40
Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ilkestoncar 50.5 mi
54 min
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
3h
£16–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham to Ilkestontaxi 50.5 mi
54 min
£110–130
Train, line 15 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus 15
1h 39m
£30–44

Birmingham to Ilkeston by train and bus

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.4 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ilkeston, England?

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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