- Must visit
Valentines Mansion
Historic country house museum with period rooms, exhibitions, and stories of Redbridge life, set in landscaped park grounds.
Cheapest price on Sep 24
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 24
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
30 m
Buses on Sep 24
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ilford will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 2 buses from London Stansted Airport to Ilford, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Ilford:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Ilford costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (30m by bus vs 45m by car) and save roughly $9 (€8) compared to fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $29 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Flibco.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Ilford buses for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flibco | 6:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 6:30 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 7:00 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 7:30 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 8:00 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 8:30 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 9:00 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 9:30 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 10:00 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 10:30 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 11:00 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 11:30 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 12:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 12:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 1:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 1:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 2:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 2:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 3:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 3:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 4:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 4:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 5:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 5:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 6:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 6:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 7:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 7:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 8:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 8:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 9:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 9:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 10:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 10:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 11:00 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 11:30 PM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 12:00 AM London, Redbridge Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Ilford run on average 45 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 45 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 20:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 45 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 8:00 PM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Ilford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ilford trip today.
Historic country house museum with period rooms, exhibitions, and stories of Redbridge life, set in landscaped park grounds.
National museum in nearby Greenwich covering maritime history, navigation, and exploration through engaging family-friendly displays.
Local heritage museum inside a former fire station, presenting exhibitions on Redbridge history, people, and everyday life.
Popular town park with lakes, rose garden, playgrounds, and the mansion, ideal for walks and relaxed local sightseeing.
Large historic parkland with woodland, lakes, and broad paths, loved for scenic walks and traces of an old grand estate.
Large metropolitan green space with woods and meadows, offering one of the best nearby walking escapes from the town centre.
Pie and mash is a classic East London meal of minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor, long tied to working-class food culture nearby.
Jellied eels are a historic Thames Estuary specialty, served cold in savory stock. They remain a traditional East London dish with deep local roots.
Fish and chips features battered fried fish with chips, often enjoyed with mushy peas. It is a staple takeaway and pub meal across Greater London.
Established Indian restaurant with classic curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable dine-in setting suited to groups and families.
Popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for dosas, thalis and sweets. Casual, busy and well regarded by locals.
Reliable Turkish and Mediterranean venue serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a modern casual setting.
Moderate for Greater London. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but local transit is good value and budget food options are common.
Restaurants may add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12% for good service. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: no tip expected, but small change is appreciated.
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