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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Ilkeston is to bus which costs £5 - £13 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Leicester to Ilkeston?

The distance between Leicester and Ilkeston is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Ilkeston without a car is to train and line 15 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Leicester to Ilkeston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Ilkeston bus from?

Leicester to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Ilkeston bus arrive?

Leicester to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Ilkeston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Ilkeston is 29 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Leicester to Ilkeston.

Where can I stay near Ilkeston?

There are 2082+ hotels available in Ilkeston.

Leicester to Ilkeston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 15 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 15 bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Long Eatontrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Health Centrebus 15
1h 2m
£13–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Burton Street to Market Placebus Two
1h 40m
£6–13
Drive 29.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Ilkestoncar 29.3 mi
37 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Ilkestontaxi 29.3 mi
37 min
£130–160
Bus, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Market Placebus 15
2h 20m
£8–12

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Market Place via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Burton Street in around 1h 40m.

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