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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Stansted by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 308 bus, train, line 223 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanstead Park Station to Stratford International Stationbus bus 308
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus 223
    2h 39m

  2. Drive 26.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Stanstedcar car 26.3 mi
    37 min
    £7–10

  3. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gravesendtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 35m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Stanstedtaxi taxi 26.3 mi
    37 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 25 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to St Katharine Creebus bus 25 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    4h 1m
    £15–28

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Barking to Tilbury Towntrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Tilbury Town to Stanstedtaxi taxi
    54 min
    £51–67

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  • Distance: 34 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Ilford to Stansted. However, you can take the line 308 bus to Stratford International Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Gravesend, walk to Barrack Row, then take the line 223 bus to Labour-in-Vain Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ilford to Flagstone Paving via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Gravesend, and Barrack Row in around 3h 35m.

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