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How to get fromColchester to Ilkestonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 15 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Health Centrebus bus 15
    3h 52m
    £79–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    6h 18m
    £28–48

  3. Drive  139.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Ilkestoncar car 139.2 mi
    3h 7m
    £35–51

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train Colchester - Peterborough
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Nottinghamtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 44m
    £74–117

  5. Bus, train, line 15 bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Leicester to Long Eatontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus 15
    7h 1m
    £67–106

Colchester to Ilkeston by train, subway, and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Market Place via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Market Place via Peterborough, Nottingham, Nottingham station, Mount Street, and Upper Parliament Street in around 4h 44m.

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