Bus from Ilkeston to Little Chester
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 16:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Little Chester as of 11:11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Notts and Derby | ~38 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:32 | 16:07 | Queen Street (Opp) | Coach and Horses (Opp) | West Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley Common, Smalley, Woodside, Morleymoor & 2 more |
| 59A | Notts and Derby | ~39 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 10:07 | 10:07 | Queen Street (Opp) | Coach and Horses (Opp) | West Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley Common, Smalley, Woodside, Morleymoor & 2 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 59 bus or 59A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ilkeston to Little Chester?
2 routes run directly from Ilkeston to Little Chester: the 59 (Notts and Derby), the 59A (Notts and Derby). The most frequent is the 59, 4 times each weekday — board at Queen Street (Opp) and get off at Coach and Horses (Opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilkeston to Little Chester?
Around 38 minutes on the 59, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at West Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley Common, Smalley and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilkeston to Little Chester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:32 and the last around 16:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilkeston to Little Chester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.