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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    3h 23m
    £39–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    5h 44m
    £16–29

  3. Drive 95.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Ilkestoncar car 95.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £24–34

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 15m
    £56–97

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    4. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus If / ...
    7h 24m
    £31–51

Preston to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Preston to The Spinney via Crewe, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 5h 44m.

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