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How to get fromDoncaster to Ilfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Doncaster to Ilford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 8m
    £37–85
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukx010 / ...
    6h 24m
    £26–57
  3. Drive  166.8 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Ilfordcar car 166.8 mi
    2h 46m
    £42–61
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain train
    5h 1m
    £94–324
  5. Train, line 313 bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Potters Bartrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Potters Bar station to Chingford Stationbus bus 313
    4h 17m
    £35–49

Doncaster to Ilford by train and subway

Calendar471Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Ilford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Ilford / Chapel Road via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Finchley Road Station, Baker Street Station, Oxford Circus Station / Margaret Street, and Oxford Circus Station / Great Titchfield Street in around 6h 24m.

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