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Outbound fromLincoln to Ilkeston by train
It takes an average of 2h 47m to travel from Lincoln to Ilkeston by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (57 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Lincoln to Ilkeston and tickets for this journey start from £24.90 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Lincoln to Ilkeston in 1 hour 16 minutes
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It usually takes around 2 hours 47 minutes to travel the 36 miles (57 km) from Lincoln to Ilkeston by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with East Midlands Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Ilkeston.
Book train tickets from Lincoln to Ilkeston in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £24.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Ilkeston by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Lincoln to Ilkeston
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Lincoln to Ilkeston is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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