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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    5h 42m
    £117–190

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    8h 13m
    £36–63

  3. Drive 269.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Ilkestoncar car 269.9 mi
    5h 6m
    £66–95

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    4h 20m
    £58–146

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    6h 20m
    £197–276

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    9h 20m
    £64–150

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    5h 8m
    £65–155

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    6h 3m
    £93–218

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Long Eatontrain train
    6h 6m
    £138–430

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    6h 30m
    £109–217

  11. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    6h 51m
    £87–217

Glasgow to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Ilkeston, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to The Spinney via Crewe, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 8h 13m.

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