There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Ilford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth
1h 5m£23–44Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Luton to Ilfordcar 38.3 mi
53 min£10–14Bus, line 34 bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Roadbus 757
- Take the bus from Arnos Grove Station to Walthamstow Central Stationbus 34 / ...
2h 43m£12–73Taxi
- Take the taxi from Luton to Ilfordtaxi 38.3 mi
53 min£90–120Bus, train, line 123 bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Tescobus 737
- Take the train from Hertford East to Tottenham Haletrain
- Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus 123
2h 53m£15–73
Luton to Ilford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ilford is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Ilford is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Ilford station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Ilford Station via Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Arnos Grove Station and Walthamstow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Ilford via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Luton and Ilford is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Luton to Ilford, including transfers.
Luton to Ilford bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Ilford is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 34 bus, which costs £11 - £75 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Ilford Station via Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Arnos Grove Station, Walthamstow Central Station, and Walthamstow Bus Station in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Hertford East to Tottenham Hale
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Arnos Grove Station to Walthamstow Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Tottenham Hale Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £90–120
A1 24 Hour Luton
- Phone
- +44 1582 242424
- Website
- a124hourluton.business.site
Bovingdon Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1442 266600
- Website
- bovingdontaxi.co.uk
Luton Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 244002
- Website
- lttaxis.com
Next Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1582 429 429
- Website
- nextcabs.co.uk
Taxi Airport Luton
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- taxiairportluton.com
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Ilford bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road station.
Luton to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Ilford is 38 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Luton to Ilford.
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