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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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27

train journeys
per day

134

miles (217 kms)

2hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston is approximately 134 miles (217 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 13 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston Today

  • Mon 27th May
    03:46
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    07:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    04:41
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    06:06
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    06:49
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    07:06
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    08:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    09:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    10:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    11:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    11:49
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    12:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    13:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    14:36
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    15:06
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    18:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    15:36
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    18:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    16:06
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    19:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    17:06
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    20:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    18:06
    3 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    21:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    18:49
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    22:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    19:19
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    22:39
    Gatwick Airport
    Ilkeston
    Gatwick Airport to Ilkeston

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

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

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 Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport & Ilkeston. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Ilkeston.

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