There are 3 ways to get from Ilford to Leicester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 43m£53–79Drive 106.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilford to Leicestercar 106.8 mi
1h 59m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
4h 40m£32–57
Ilford to Leicester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Leicester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Leicester via Farringdon and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Ilford and Leicester is 109 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Ilford to Leicester, including transfers.
Ilford to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Leicester is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Ilford to Leicester.
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What companies run services between Ilford, England and Leicester, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Leicester via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Ilford to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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