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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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23

train journeys
per day

130

miles (210 kms)

4hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 23:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston is approximately 130 miles (210 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 54 mins.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston Today

  • Mon 27th May
    06:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    10:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    07:27
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    07:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    08:27
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    09:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    09:36
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    10:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    11:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    11:36
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    12:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    16:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    12:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    13:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    17:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    13:36
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    14:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    18:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    14:41
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:45
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    15:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    19:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    16:26
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    20:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    17:26
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    21:33
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    17:41
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    21:42
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    18:26
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    22:39
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Ilkeston
    Cardiff Queen Street to Ilkeston

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Ilkeston Station

Station name Ilkeston (ILN)
Address Ilkeston station, Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Ilkeston. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Ilkeston, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.