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How to get fromIlford to Bluewaterby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Bluewater by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Bus Stationbus bus B / ...
    1h 2m

  2. Line 96 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thomas Street to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    2h 1m
    £3–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Whitechapel Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Abbey Woodtrain train
    3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Stone Crossingtrain train
    1h 50m
    £15–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Bluewatertaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    28 min
    £45–55

  5. Drive 17.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Bluewatercar car 17.6 mi
    28 min
    £5–7

  6. Line 147 bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Canning Townbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    2h 24m
    £5–41

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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Bluewater, England?

You can take a train from Ilford to Bluewater via Whitechapel Station, Abbey Wood, Abbey Wood (London), and Stone Crossing in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Thomas Street to Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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