Ilkeston live departures
Next trains leaving Ilkeston (ILN), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Ilkeston live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeILN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.9794, -1.2949
- Nearest stationLangley Mill (4.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-25203,260
- GB rank1,390th busiest
- Managed byEast Midlands Railway
About this board
Ilkeston is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ILN. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Ilkeston handled 203,260 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,390th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Nottingham (94,416 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Ilkeston usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Ilkeston
Ilkeston station FAQs
What is the station code for Ilkeston?
The three-letter CRS code for Ilkeston is ILN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Ilkeston departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Ilkeston itself.
How busy is Ilkeston station?
Ilkeston recorded 203,260 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,390th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Nottingham.
Which stations are closest to Ilkeston?
The nearest station is Langley Mill, about 4.9 km away in a straight line. Bulwell (7 km) and Beeston (8.8 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.