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Compare train and bus for Ilford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to London:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ilford to London costing on average $35.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
The journey is about 25m faster (18m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 vs $49). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Ilford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ilford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C352546:51 AM0h17Ilford station (IFD)7:08 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$111One-way0 transfers
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C352546:51 AM0h17Ilford station (IFD)7:08 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$111One-way0 transfers
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C352546:51 AM0h17Ilford station (IFD)7:08 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$111One-way0 transfers
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C352486:06 AM0h17Ilford station (IFD)6:23 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$111One-way0 transfers
C352496:21 AM0h17Ilford station (IFD)6:38 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$111One-way0 transfers
C352526:36 AM0h17Ilford station (IFD)6:53 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to London:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ilford to London costing on average $35.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilford station (IFD) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Redbridge Station and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with Go Ahead London, Stagecoach London to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), c2c to go to London by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Go Ahead London, Stagecoach London.
- 7 direct trains per day with Elizabeth Line (TfL), c2c.
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