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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ilford. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Armoury Way, Clapham Junction Station and Tottenham Court Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Ilford via Waterloo station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ilford?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ilford is 86 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Portsmouth to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ilford bus from?

Portsmouth to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ilford train from?

Portsmouth to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Ilford?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ilford bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Armoury Way station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ilford train arrive?

Portsmouth to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ilford is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Portsmouth to Ilford.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ilford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2h 6m
£40–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Waybus 030
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus N25
3h 46m
£18–45
Drive 84.9 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ilfordcar 84.9 mi
1h 58m
£21–30
Train via Horsham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
2. Take the train from Horsham to Farringdontrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
3h 14m
£51–99

Portsmouth to Ilford by train and subway

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Ilford / Chapel Road via Armoury Way, Clapham Junction Station, Denmark Street, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 3h 46m.

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