What is the cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkeston and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

The distance between Ilkeston and Liverpool is 128 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ilkeston to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool without a car is to line 15 bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Liverpool bus from?

Ilkeston to Liverpool bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Liverpool train from?

Ilkeston to Liverpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Liverpool bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Liverpool bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Liverpool train arrive?

Ilkeston to Liverpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Liverpool is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ilkeston to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkeston to Liverpool?

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Ilkeston to Liverpool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 15 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilkeston to Liverpool by bus, train, or car

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Line 15 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus 15
2. Take the train from Long Eaton to Tamworth High Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 1m
£50–80
Drive 89.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Liverpoolcar 89.9 mi
2h 11m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus 442 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
6h 55m
£23–42
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 13m
£64–95

Ilkeston to Liverpool by bus and train

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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