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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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27

train journeys
per day

25

miles (40 kms)

1hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

00:44 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester 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 Leicester to Ilkeston is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 35 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Ilkeston.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Ilkeston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Ilkeston Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    00:44
    5 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    06:28
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:48
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:41
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    07:59
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:06
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:19
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    08:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:25
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:09
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:20
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    10:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:47
    42 mins 1 change
    11:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:47
    42 mins 1 change
    12:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:46
    43 mins 1 change
    13:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:47
    42 mins 1 change
    14:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:07
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:16
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:47
    42 mins 1 change
    15:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:47
    42 mins 1 change
    16:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:47
    42 mins 1 change
    17:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:19
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    18:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:51
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    18:59
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:23
    1 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    19:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:21
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    20:29
    Leicester
    Ilkeston
    Leicester to Ilkeston

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
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 Leicester and Ilkeston

The travel time between Leicester and Ilkeston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester 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 00:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Ilkeston.

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