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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ilkeston is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ilkeston is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Ilkeston?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Derby via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ilkeston?

The distance between Scotland and Ilkeston is 303 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ilkeston without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 41m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Scotland to Ilkeston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ilkeston bus from?

Scotland to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ilkeston train from?

Scotland to Ilkeston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Ilkeston?

The best way to get from Scotland to Ilkeston is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 41m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Scotland to Ilkeston bus arrive?

Scotland to Ilkeston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to Ilkeston train arrive?

Scotland to Ilkeston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Ilkeston?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Ilkeston is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Scotland to Ilkeston.

Where can I stay near Ilkeston?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Ilkeston.

Scotland to Ilkeston - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 41m
£116–191
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 6m
£32–55
Drive 269.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Ilkestoncar 269.9 mi
5h 6m
£66–95
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus
4h 41m
£66–150
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 20m
£193–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 20m
£65–153
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 23m
£59–136
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 38m
£104–268
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain
5h 58m
£119–291
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 2m
£90–218
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain
6h 22m
£129–302

Scotland to Ilkeston by train and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ilkeston, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to The Spinney via Crewe, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 8h 6m.

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