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How to get fromPaddington to Ilfordby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Ilford by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Ilfordtrain train Elizabeth
    28 min
    £8–17

  2. Line 7 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Oxford Circus Station / John Lewisbus bus 7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Holles Street to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus N25
    1h 28m
    £4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Ilfordtaxi taxi 14.1 mi
    36 min
    £100–130

  4. Drive 14.1 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Ilfordcar car 14.1 mi
    36 min
    £4–5

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Paddington to Barking stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    46 min
    £12–40

Paddington to Ilford by train

Calendar868Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.9 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from London Paddington to Ilford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–17 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Ilford / Chapel Road via Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis and Holles Street in around 1h 28m.

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