4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Cambridge will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ilford for Cambridge on Mon, May 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 04 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Mon, May 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.
5:29 AM1h55Ilford7:24 AMCambridge$521One-way0 transfers- 8:31 AM1h49Ilford10:20 AMCambridge$531One-way0 transfers
5:43 PM1h52Ilford7:35 PMCambridge$541One-way0 transfers
- 8:31 AM1h49Ilford10:20 AMCambridge$531One-way0 transfers
- 5:43 PM1h52Ilford7:35 PMCambridge$541One-way0 transfers
- 5:29 AM1h55Ilford7:24 AMCambridge$521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ilford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$53 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Cambridge:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Cambridge costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
Live departures
Ilford to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:29 AM Ilford | 1h55 | 7:24 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:31 AM Ilford | 1h49 | 10:20 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ilford to Cambridge
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop T, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop M, for Eastbound services Click here for map
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 07:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Ticket Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage location: Platform 3 (covered storage) Platform 4 (uncovered storage) Station entrance (uncovered storage)
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop D, for Westbound services High Road, Bus Stop C for Eastbound services Click here for map
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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