What is the cheapest way to get from Ilford to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to The Shard is to line 25 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Ilford to The Shard is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Great Tower Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and The Shard?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at London Bridge Station via Moorgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Ilford to The Shard?

The distance between Ilford and The Shard is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ilford to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Ilford to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Ilford to The Shard?

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Ilford to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to The Shard bus from?

Ilford to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to The Shard train from?

Ilford to The Shard train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.

Train or bus from Ilford to The Shard?

The best way to get from Ilford to The Shard is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £50 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Ilford to The Shard bus arrive?

Ilford to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Great Tower Street station.

Where does the Ilford to The Shard train arrive?

Ilford to The Shard train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Can I drive from Ilford to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to The Shard is 11 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Ilford to The Shard.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilford to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21978+ hotels available in The Shard.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to The Shard by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilford to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
25 min
£6–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Great Tower Streetbus N15
56 min
£1–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilford to The Shardtaxi 10.7 mi
23 min
£100–130
Drive 10.7 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to The Shardcar 10.7 mi
23 min
£3–4
Line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhillbus 25 / ...
1h 33m
£2

Ilford to The Shard by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Ilford, England and The Shard, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Ilford to Liverpool Street Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Barking Town Centre to Great Tower Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 43 min.

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