Bus from Ilkeston to East Mids Airport
1 direct route · about 78 min · first bus 03:55, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to East Mids Airport as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ilkeston, 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 | ~78 min | 33 | Sat 33 · Sun 20 | 03:55 | 23:00 | Queen Street (Opp) | EMA Departure Building (adj) | Trowell, Stapleford, Sandiacre, Long Eaton, Lockington-Hemington, Cavendish Bridge & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston to East Mids Airport
- £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 Ilkeston to East Mids Airport?
The 15 (trentbarton) runs directly from Ilkeston to East Mids Airport. Board at Queen Street (Opp) and get off at EMA Departure Building (adj); the journey takes about 78 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilkeston to East Mids Airport?
Around 78 minutes on the 15, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Trowell, Stapleford, Sandiacre, Long Eaton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilkeston to East Mids Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:55 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilkeston to East Mids Airport?
An adult single from Ilkeston to East Mids Airport is £3.00 on the 15 (trentbarton), from Queen Street (Opp) to EMA Departure Building (adj). 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.