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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilford to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    1h 49m
    £19–37

  2. Drive 35.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Essexcar car 35.5 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 86 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Stratford Bus Stationbus bus 86 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    2h 40m
    £11–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Essextaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    45 min
    £85–110

Ilford to Essex by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to White Notley via Shenfield in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Polecat Road via Stratford Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 2h 40m.

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