There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Ilford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
3h 56m£56–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 035
6h 41m£23–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
6h 17m£33–61Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Ilfordcar 131.6 mi
2h 48m£33–48
Dorset to Ilford by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Ilford is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Ilford is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Barking Town Centre via South Station, Hammersmith and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Ilford via Waterloo station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Dorset and Ilford is 153 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Dorset to Ilford, including transfers.
Dorset to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Ilford is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £110 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Ilford, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Dorchester South to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadway twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hammersmith Broadway station.
Dorset to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Ilford is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Dorset to Ilford.
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