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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain train
    2h 48m
    £28–61

  2. Bus, line 15 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Market Placebus bus 15
    4h 39m
    £12–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Burton Street to Market Placebus bus Two
    3h 12m
    £14–27

  4. Drive  61.7 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Ilkestoncar car 61.7 mi
    1h 10m
    £16–23

  5. Train, line 15 bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus 15
    3h 28m
    £39–79

Northampton to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to The Spinney via Rugby, Tamworth High Level, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Market Place via Georges Drive, Lake, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 3h 12m.

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