There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 47m£94–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 54m£31–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
7h 7m£50–84Drive 209.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Ilkestoncar 209.9 mi
3h 29m£52–75Fly to East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
7h 15m£87–251Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 25m£121–255
Exeter to Ilkeston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Market Place via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Exeter and Ilkeston is 214 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Exeter to Ilkeston, including transfers.
Exeter to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Ilkeston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ilkeston is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £260 and takes 7h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ilkeston, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 4 times a week.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–310
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £210–700
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Exeter to Ilkeston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ilkeston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Exeter to Ilkeston.
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