How to get from London to Ilford
4 ways, 15 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 41 min | £3–10 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 56 min | £2–2.5 estimated |
| Taxi | 56 min | £36–50 estimated |
| Ferry | 1h 11m | £26–39 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 08:5353 min · directElizabeth line Elizabeth line£3–9
- 08:02 → 08:4341 min · 1 changeLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£3–10
- 08:04 → 08:4844 min · 1 changeLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£3–10
- 08:04 → 08:4642 min · 2 changesLondon Underground (TfL) Northern£3–10
- 08:05 → 08:5853 min · directElizabeth line Elizabeth line£3–9
- 08:10 → 09:0353 min · directElizabeth line Elizabeth line£3–9
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from London to Ilford?
- The fastest way is by train: about 41 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 15 km.
- What is the cheapest way from London to Ilford?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from London to Ilford?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 41 min. Fares run £3–10 across classes.
- How far is Ilford from London by road?
- About 20 km, roughly 56 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £2–2.5; tolls and parking are extra.