There are 6 ways to get from Bluewater to Ilford by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Stratford to Ilfordtrain
1h 1mLine 96 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Thomas Streetbus 96
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Stationbus Sl2
2h 9m£3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bluewater to Ilfordtaxi 17.4 mi
28 min£40–55Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Bluewater to Ilfordcar 17.4 mi
28 min£5–7Train
- Take the train from Stone Crossing to Abbey Wood (London)train
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel Stationtrain
- Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Ilfordtrain
1h 31m£14–31Line 96 bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 96
- Take the bus from Canning Town to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus 147
2h 22m£5–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bluewater to Ilford is to line 96 bus and bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bluewater to Ilford is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £40 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bluewater station to Ilford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ilford Station via North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bluewater to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Stone Crossing and arriving at Ilford via Abbey Wood and Whitechapel Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Bluewater and Ilford is 26 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bluewater to Ilford without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Bluewater to Ilford, including transfers.
Bluewater to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Bluewater to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stone Crossing station.
The best way to get from Bluewater to Ilford is to line 96 bus and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Bluewater, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Bluewater to Ilford Station via Bus Station, Thomas Street, and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bluewater to Ilford via Stone Crossing, Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and Whitechapel Station in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stone Crossing to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Abbey Wood to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Whitechapel Station to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Stone Crossing to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 01322 941020
- [email protected]
- Website
- kent-fastrack.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Ebbsfleet International station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.kent-fastrack.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Thomas Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Canning Town to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Grays CabLine
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 162
- Website
- grayscabline.co.uk
Grays Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 163
- Website
- graystaxi.co.uk
Grays Taxis ADF
- Phone
- +44 7984 803 991
- Website
- graystaxis.co.uk
Thameside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 371 654
- Website
- thamesidetaxis.co.uk
Gravesend Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7940 413 392
- Website
- gravesendtaxis.co.uk
Reliance Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1474 567 567
- Website
- reliancetaxis.uk
Saturn Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1474 35 35 35
- Website
- saturntaxisltd.co.uk
Tilbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 855 555
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More Questions & Answers
Bluewater to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Thomas Street station.
Bluewater to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Abbey Wood (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bluewater to Ilford is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Bluewater to Ilford.
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