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How to get there
Where to stay
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Ilkeston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ilkeston

With a population of 38,587, Ilkeston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ilkeston to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ilkeston

Ilkeston in June
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkeston in June
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilkeston

Plane

When flying to Ilkeston, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ilkeston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkeston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkeston to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 36m trip. The train station in Ilkeston is called Ilkeston Langley Mill, Derbys, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkeston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 113 miles from Ilkeston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkeston using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkeston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ilkeston, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ilkeston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkeston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkeston to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 36m trip. The train station in Ilkeston is called Ilkeston Langley Mill, Derbys, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkeston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 113 miles from Ilkeston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilkeston using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Ilkeston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Ilkeston

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkeston

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkeston

Most booked hotels in Ilkeston

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Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Morley Hayes Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Holiday Inn Mansfield - Alfreton by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Santo's Higham Farm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Chesterfield Tibshelf
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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Boundary, Alfreton by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Ilkeston

Hiring a car in Ilkeston costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Ilkeston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.90 and £21.20. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ilkeston, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ilkeston costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Ilkeston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.90 and £21.20. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ilkeston, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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