Bus from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston
1 direct route · about 72 min · first bus 05:08, last bus 00:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ilkeston as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Mids Airport, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | trentbarton | ~72 min | 33 | Sat 33 · Sun 20 | 05:08 | 00:01 | EMA Departure Building (opp) | Health Centre (Opp) | Castle Donington, Cavendish Bridge, Lockington-Hemington, Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Stapleford & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Mids Airport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 15 bus timetable.
Fares from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston
- £3.00 adult single on the 15 (trentbarton)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston?
The 15 (trentbarton) runs directly from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston. Board at EMA Departure Building (opp) and get off at Health Centre (Opp); the journey takes about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston?
Around 72 minutes on the 15, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Castle Donington, Cavendish Bridge, Lockington-Hemington, Long Eaton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:08 and the last around 00:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston?
An adult single from East Mids Airport to Ilkeston is £3.00 on the 15 (trentbarton), from EMA Departure Building (opp) to Health Centre (Opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.