There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to Southwark by train, subway, bus, rideshare, taxi, 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, subway
best- Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the subway from Stratford station to Southwark stationsubway Jubilee
29 min£9–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Cannon Street Station / Bank Stationbus N15
46 min£1–50Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ilford to London12.2 mi
38 min£1Subway
- Take the subway from Barking station to Blackfriars stationsubway Circle / ...
30 min£7–28Bus via High Holborn
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holbornbus N25
1h 4m£3–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Southwarktaxi 11.7 mi
26 min£110–140Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Southwarkcar 11.7 mi
26 min£3–5
Ilford to Southwark by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Southwark is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Southwark is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £110 - £140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Cannon Street Station / Bank Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barking station station and arriving at Blackfriars station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Ilford and Southwark is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Southwark without a car is to train and subway which takes 29 min and costs £9 - £35.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Ilford to Southwark, including transfers.
Ilford to Southwark bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Ilford to Southwark train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Southwark bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Cannon Street Station / Bank Station.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Southwark, England?
Go Ahead London operates a bus from Barking Town Centre to Cannon Street Station / Bank Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 46 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to Blackfriars station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–28 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Stratford station to Southwark station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Barking station to Blackfriars station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Cannon Street Station / Bank Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Cannon Street Station / Bank Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ilford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
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
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ilford to Southwark train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Southwark is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Ilford to Southwark.
Book your Ilford to Southwark train tickets online with Omio.
There are 21935+ hotels available in Southwark.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilford and Southwark. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.