Ilford to Cambridge train with Greater Anglia

Fri, Jun 26
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilford to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Jun 26

Cheapest price

$52

Average price

$52

Fastest journey

1 h 39 m

Average duration

1 h 41 m

Trains per day

21

Distance

71 km

Cheap tickets

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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Ilford to Cambridge without transferring at least once.

  • ThameslinkW45435+Elizabeth lineC38579
    8:23 AM1h46
    Ilford station (IFD)
    10:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC38220+Greater AngliaP77405 · P66671
    8:41 AM1h39
    Ilford station (IFD)
    10:20 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $521One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC38548+ThameslinkW32902+Great NorthernC10177
    8:11 AM1h54
    Ilford station (IFD)
    10:05 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $521One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC38200+Greater AngliaP66671
    8:31 AM1h49
    Ilford station (IFD)
    10:20 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC38573+Greater AngliaP76261
    8:19 AM1h48
    Ilford station (IFD)
    10:07 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

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 $24.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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Train
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Driving

$40

Average price

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$36

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Ilford to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Cambridge:

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Cambridge costing on average $40 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Ilford to Cambridge is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ilford and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ilford to Cambridge among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.24 (€-3.51). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Ilford to Cambridge train times

The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Cambridge trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Greater Anglia7:27 AM Ilford
1h40
9:07 AM Cambridge0 transfersDirect
Greater Anglia8:31 AM Ilford
1h49
10:20 AM Cambridge0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Ilford to Cambridge trains with Omio?

Greater Anglia as well as Great Northern or Elizabeth Line (TfL) offer trains services from Ilford to Cambridge.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Ilford to Cambridge.

Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Northern or Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from Ilford to Cambridge.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Northern or Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from Ilford to Cambridge.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Ilford to Cambridge.

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Things to do in Cambridge

Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.

  • Must visit

Fitzwilliam Museum

Cambridge’s principal art and antiquities museum, known for major collections of paintings, manuscripts, sculpture, and Egyptian artifacts. A top cultural stop in the city.

  • Must visit

Kettle's Yard

Renowned house-gallery combining modern art with intimate domestic spaces. One of Cambridge’s most distinctive and photogenic cultural venues.

  • Recommended

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

University museum with strong collections on world archaeology and anthropology, including Pacific, Asian, and British material. Compact but highly rewarding.

Pound sterling

Costs are high by UK standards, especially hotels and dining in the centre, though pubs and chains offer cheaper meals.

Average meal costs

Budget
GBP 8-15 for takeaway or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
GBP 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
Fine dining
GBP 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
GBP 3-4.50 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is often included at restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not usually expected for counter service, pubs, or coffee shops.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ilford to Cambridge

Ilford
Cambridge
The major train station for departures in Ilford is Ilford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ilford for your trip from Ilford to Cambridge.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 3
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On platform 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Ilford
  • 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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 3
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Seven Kings
  • 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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 07:10 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Platform 3 (covered storage) Platform 4 (uncovered storage) Station entrance (uncovered storage)
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Goodmayes
  • 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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ilford to Cambridge

Most Ilford to Cambridge trains use the Ilford to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Ilford and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ilford
Arrival train stations in Cambridge

Which Ilford station do trains to Cambridge leave from?

Trains from Ilford to Cambridge leave from Ilford. The station is from Ilford city centre at Ilford station, Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DG.
IlfordIlford station, Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DGShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Ilford from Ilford city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail 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

Ilford train station facilities and services

Ilford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Ilford.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Ilford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Ilford: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Ilford: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Ilford: 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.

Seven KingsSeven Kings station, High Road, Seven Kings, Greater London, IG3 8REWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Seven Kings from Ilford city centre

Seven Kings is 1 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth, Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield, London Liverpool Street - Shenfield, London Liverpool Street - Gidea Park, Heathrow Terminal 4 - Shenfield, Hayes & Harlington - Shenfield · 3m · $1 · every ~21 min
Bus86, N86 · 7m · $5 · every ~32 min

Seven Kings train station facilities and services

Seven Kings has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Seven Kings.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Seven Kings.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Seven Kings. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Seven Kings: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Seven Kings: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Seven Kings: 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.

GoodmayesGoodmayes station, Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Greater London, IG3 9UHWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Goodmayes from Ilford city centre

Goodmayes is 2 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth, Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield, London Liverpool Street - Shenfield, London Liverpool Street - Gidea Park, Heathrow Terminal 4 - Shenfield, Hayes & Harlington - Shenfield · 5m · $2 · every ~21 min
Bus86, N86 · 8m · $5 · every ~32 min
86, N86 · 9m · $5 · every ~32 min
364 · 19m · $23 · every ~23 min
364 · 21m · $24 · every ~23 min

Goodmayes train station facilities and services

Goodmayes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Goodmayes.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Goodmayes.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Goodmayes. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Goodmayes: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Goodmayes: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Goodmayes: 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.

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