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

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Ilkeston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 50m
    £105–171

  2. Drive 183 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Ilkestoncar car 183 mi
    3h 13m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 150 / ...
    8h 45m
    £48–114

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Long Eatontrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    5h 42m
    £101–164

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Long Eatontrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    5h 53m
    £106–165

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    6h 38m
    £107–175

Swansea to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ilkeston, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to The Spinney via Bristol Parkway, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Burton Street in around 8h 45m.

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