Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 March
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkeston in March
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ilkeston. The train journey from Ilkeston to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes 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 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ilkeston. The train journey from Ilkeston to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Ilkeston.

Airports near Ilkeston

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ilkeston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ilkeston

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkeston

Most booked hotels in Ilkeston

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Morley Hayes Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Chesterfield Tibshelf
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Boundary, Alfreton by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Lion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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The Priest House On The River
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Ilkeston

Hiring a car in Ilkeston costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkeston is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ilkeston costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkeston is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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