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How to get fromIlford to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Ilford to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    2. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 18m

  2. Bus, line 380 bus, line 15 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus bus Sl2
    2. Take the bus from Woolwich Dockyard to Lewisham Stationbus bus 380
    3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus bus 15 / ...
    5. Walk from Pencester Road to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    4h 44m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Ilford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 19m

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  • Distance: 139.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Ilford to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Stratford, walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Channel Tunnel via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Woolwich Dockyard, Lewisham Station, Bus Station, and Pencester Road in around 4h 44m.

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