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How to get fromEastbourne to Ilkestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Eastbourne to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    4h 37m
    £98–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    9h 25m
    £26–44

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    9h 10m
    £46–112

  4. Drive 188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Ilkestoncar car 188.7 mi
    3h 57m
    £46–67

  5. Train, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane LGW - EMA
    6h 28m
    £85–167

  6. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 13m
    £104–530

Eastbourne to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Health Centre via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Long Eaton, and Rail Station Sycamore Road in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Market Place via Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 9h 10m.

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