There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Ilford by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth
1h 37m£37–72Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cambridge to Ilford50.3 mi
1h 19m£4Bus, line 25 bus
- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus 25
2h 1m£8–12Train, line 123 bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus 123
1h 58m£25–89Train, line 123 bus via Alexandra Palace
- Take the train from Cambridge to Alexandra Palacetrain Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus 123
2h 40m£28–124Drive 50.3 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Ilfordcar 50.3 mi
56 min£13–18
Cambridge to Ilford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Ilford is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ilford is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Ilford via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Cambridge and Ilford is 68 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Cambridge to Ilford, including transfers.
Cambridge to Ilford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Cambridge to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Ilford is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 25 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Ilford / Chapel Road via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and Stratford Bus Station in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Cambridge to Tottenham Hale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Cambridge to Alexandra Palace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Tottenham Hale Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cambridge to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Ilford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Cambridge to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Ilford is 51 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Cambridge to Ilford.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cambridge and Ilford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















