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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent)train train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 17m
    £18–38

  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 Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2h 41m
    £4–9

  3. Drive 30.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Gillinghamcar car 30.8 mi
    41 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Gillinghamtaxi taxi 30.8 mi
    41 min
    £75–95

  5. Train via Farringdon

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 13m
    £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 Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 22m
    £17–64

Ilford to Gillingham by train

Calendar207Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Waterfront Bus Station via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Thomas Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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