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How to get fromLiverpool to Ilkestonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Tamworth

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworthtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
    2h 58m
    £42–69
  2. Drive  90.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Ilkestoncar car 90.3 mi
    2h 12m
    £23–33
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salthouse Quay to Alton Towersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Nottingham Mount Stbus bus
    5h 6m
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 26m
    £57–84
  5. Train, line 15 bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus 15
    3h 55m
    £40–73

Liverpool to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ilkeston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salthouse Quay to Market Place via Alton Towers, Nottingham Mount St, and Upper Parliament Street in around 5h 6m.

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