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Compare train and bus for Luton to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ilford:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ilford costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Ilford
How to get from Luton to Ilford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Ilford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C352749:43 PM1h37Luton station (LUT)11:20 PMIlford station (IFD)$121One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W45504+G58973+C352749:43 PM1h37Luton station (LUT)11:20 PMIlford station (IFD)$121One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C02765+C368578:59 PM1h14Luton station (LUT)10:13 PMIlford station (IFD)$161One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W45817+G07310+C381859:13 PM1h37Luton station (LUT)10:50 PMIlford station (IFD)$121One-way2 transfers
- C02763+G58984+C352799:59 PM1h54Luton station (LUT)11:53 PMIlford station (IFD)$121One-way2 transfers
- W45817+C368629:13 PM1h15Luton station (LUT)10:28 PMIlford station (IFD)$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ilford:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ilford costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Ilford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Ilford station (IFD).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ilford by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London Overground, Thameslink to go to Ilford by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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