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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Ilkeston is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Derby via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Bolton to Ilkeston?

The distance between Bolton and Ilkeston is 99 miles. The road distance is 76.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Ilkeston without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Bolton to Ilkeston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Ilkeston bus from?

Bolton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Ilkeston train from?

Bolton to Ilkeston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Ilkeston?

The best way to get from Bolton to Ilkeston is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bolton to Ilkeston bus arrive?

Bolton to Ilkeston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Ilkeston train arrive?

Bolton to Ilkeston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Ilkeston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Ilkeston is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Bolton to Ilkeston.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Ilkeston?

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Bolton to Ilkeston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 43m
£41–80
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 47m
£15–25
Drive 75.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Ilkestoncar 75.9 mi
1h 54m
£19–27
Train, line 15 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus 15
3h 37m
£44–84
Line 36 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
6h 25m
£21–36

Bolton to Ilkeston by train and bus

219Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to The Spinney via Manchester Oxford Road, Sheffield, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 5h 47m.

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