There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Ilkeston by train, bus, or car
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Wales to Ilkeston by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Wales to Ilkeston is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Ilkeston is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market Place via Burton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Ilkeston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Wales and Ilkeston is 159 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Ilkeston without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Wales to Ilkeston, including transfers.
Wales to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Ilkeston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Ilkeston is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Wales and Ilkeston, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Wales to Ilkeston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Wales to Ilkeston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Ilkeston is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Wales to Ilkeston.
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