Bus from Ilkeston to Nottingham
1 direct route · about 30 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Nottingham as of 06:55
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO | trentbarton | ~30 min | 81 | Sat 76 · Sun 40 | 05:14 | 23:10 | Queen Street (Opp) | Tollhouse Hill (Stop Y7) | Trowell & Trowell Moor |
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.
Fares from Ilkeston to Nottingham
- £3.00 adult single on the TWO (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 Nottingham?
The TWO (trentbarton) runs directly from Ilkeston to Nottingham. Board at Queen Street (Opp) and get off at Tollhouse Hill (Stop Y7); the journey takes about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilkeston to Nottingham?
Around 30 minutes on the TWO, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Trowell, Trowell Moor on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilkeston to Nottingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilkeston to Nottingham?
An adult single from Ilkeston to Nottingham is £3.00 on the TWO (trentbarton), from Queen Street (Opp) to Tollhouse Hill (Stop Y7). 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.