Ilkeston to London by train

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Overview: trains from Ilkeston to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ilkeston to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:58 View journey
Last train 20:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 181
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey £86.75 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 25m
Train operators 4

Travelling by train from Ilkeston to London

Ready to travel from Ilkeston to London by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Ilkeston and London

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £86.75, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Ilkeston to London daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to London on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 36 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:58: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:58: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:45: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 19 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Ilkeston to London

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 181 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets from Ilkeston to London?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Ilkeston to London travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: London.

FAQs about the train journey from Ilkeston to London

Want to know more about your journey from Ilkeston to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Ilkeston to London covers 181 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.