There are 4 ways to get from Ilkeston to Cambridge by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Streetbus Two
- Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 41m£46–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
4h 45m£18–34Drive 91.3 mi
- Drive from Ilkeston to Cambridgecar 91.3 mi
1h 59m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 3m£53–85
Ilkeston to Cambridge by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Cambridge is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Parkside via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Cambridge via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Ilkeston and Cambridge is 107 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilkeston to Cambridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Ilkeston to Cambridge, including transfers.
Ilkeston to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Cambridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Ilkeston to Cambridge is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Ilkeston, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Market Place to Parkside via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £3–6
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ilkeston to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Ilkeston to Cambridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Cambridge is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Ilkeston to Cambridge.
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