What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Ilford?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Ilford is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Ilford?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Ilford is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via New Cross Gate Station and Bank Station / Cornhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Ilford via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Margate to Ilford?

The distance between Margate and Ilford is 89 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Ilford without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Ilford?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Margate to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Ilford bus from?

Margate to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Ilford train from?

Margate to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Ilford?

The best way to get from Margate to Ilford is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 25 bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Margate to Ilford bus arrive?

Margate to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Margate to Ilford train arrive?

Margate to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Margate to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Ilford is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Margate to Ilford.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Ilford?

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Where can I stay near Ilford?

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There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Ilford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 39m
£47–94
Bus, line 25 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus 25 / ...
4h 22m
£18–68
Drive 72.5 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Ilfordcar 72.5 mi
1h 23m
£18–26

Margate to Ilford by train

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Distance: 89 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Ilford / Chapel Road via New Cross Gate Station, Bank Station / King William St, and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 4h 22m.

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