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How to get fromIlkeston to Northamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 8m
    £37–76

  2. Line 15 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Coach Parkbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus 440
    4h 4m
    £14–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northamptonbus bus Uk900 / ...
    3h 33m
    £15–30

  4. Drive  61.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkeston to Northamptoncar car 61.9 mi
    1h 10m
    £16–23

  5. Line 15 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus bus 15
    2. Take the train from Long Eaton to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train
    3h 38m
    £31–63

  6. Line 15 bus, bus via The Square

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Station Street to The Squarebus bus X7
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Marriott Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    4h 4m
    £17–26

Ilkeston to Northampton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar244Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Northampton via Bus Station, Osmaston Road, Derby, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 2h. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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