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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 12m
    £17–36

  2. Line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thomas Street to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus bus 700
    2h 38m
    £4–9

  3. Drive 29.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Chathamcar car 29.2 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Chathamtaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    41 min
    £95–120

  5. Train via Farringdon

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Chathamtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 8m
    £23–47

  6. Line 147 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Canning Townbus bus 147
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 17m
    £16–62

Ilford to Chatham by train

Calendar214Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Chatham via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Railway Station New Cut via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Thomas Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 38m.

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