There are 4 ways to get from Ilford to Clapton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Hackney Centraltrain Stratford
21 min£5–9Line 425 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Little Ilford Lane to Lea Bridge Roundaboutbus 425
1h 11m£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Claptontaxi 8.2 mi
16 min£40–50Drive 8.2 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Claptoncar 8.2 mi
16 min£3
Ilford to Clapton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Clapton is to line 425 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Clapton is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £40 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Ilford Lane and arriving at Lea Bridge Roundabout. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Hackney Central via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Ilford and Clapton is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Clapton without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £9.
It takes approximately 21 min to get from Ilford to Clapton, including transfers.
Ilford to Clapton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Little Ilford Lane station.
Ilford to Clapton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Clapton is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 425 bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Clapton, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Hackney Central via Stratford (London) in around 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Little Ilford Lane to Lea Bridge Roundabout every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Ilford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from Stratford (London) to Hackney Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Little Ilford Lane to Lea Bridge Roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Ilford to Clapton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lea Bridge Roundabout station.
Ilford to Clapton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Clapton is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Ilford to Clapton.
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