Rome2Rio

How to get fromIlford to Elthamby train, bus, subway, taxi, car, or ferry

Find Transport to Eltham

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Eltham by train, bus, subway, taxi, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, line 132 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus bus 132
    50 min
    £5–44

  2. Drive 11.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Elthamcar car 11.9 mi
    20 min
    £3–5

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Stratford station to Bank stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Elthamtrain train
    1h 12m
    £10–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Elthamtaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    20 min
    £30–40

  5. Bus, ferry, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus bus Sl2
    2. Take the ferry from Woolwich Ferry North Pier to Woolwich Ferry South Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from John Wilson Street / Powis Street to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus bus 161
    1h 2m

Ilford to Eltham by train, subway, and bus

Calendar1161Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ilford to Eltham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.8 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

There is no direct connection from Ilford to Eltham. However, you can take the train to Stratford, walk to Stratford station, take the subway to North Greenwich station, walk to North Greenwich Station, then take the line 132 bus to Eltham High Street / Roper Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ilford to Eltham via Stratford, Stratford station, Bank station, and London Cannon Street in around 1h 12m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers