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

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Ilkeston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bus Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Derbytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Spinneybus bus If
    1h 30m
    £38–56

  2. Drive 60.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Ilkestoncar car 60.5 mi
    1h 8m
    £15–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain train Leeds - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Upper Parliament Street to Market Placebus bus Two
    2h 14m
    £30–56

  4. Train, line 15 bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station Sycamore Road to Market Placebus bus 15
    2h 51m
    £34–59

Wakefield to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Wakefield to Ilkeston. However, you can take the train to Derby, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to The Spinney. Alternatively, you can drive from Wakefield to Ilkeston in around 1h 8m.

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