🚌 Bus from Derby to Ilkeston
4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 06:46, last bus 18:56 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | trentbarton | ~35 min | 13 | 06:46 | 18:56 | Bus Station (Bay 3) |
| IF | trentbarton | ~15 min | 4 | 00:05 | 03:05 | Morledge (Stop C8) |
| 59 | Notts and Derby | ~40 min | 4 | 09:00 | 17:35 | Morledge (Stop C8) |
| 59A | Notts and Derby | ~40 min | 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Morledge (Stop C8) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derby on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derby to Ilkeston?
4 routes run directly from Derby to Ilkeston: the 32 (trentbarton), the IF (trentbarton), the 59 (Notts and Derby), the 59A (Notts and Derby).
How long does the bus take from Derby to Ilkeston?
Around 35 minutes on the 32, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derby to Ilkeston?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 32) leaves around 06:46 and the last around 18:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derby to Ilkeston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.