There are 7 ways to get from Russell Square to Ilford by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth
23 min£6–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aldwych to Barking Town Centrebus N15
55 min£1–65Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from London to Ilford12.2 mi
38 min£1Subway
- Take the subway from Holborn station to Newbury Park stationsubway Central
31 min£10–40Bus via Walthamstow Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus N38
- Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Ilford Stationbus Sl2
1h 14m£2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Russell Square to Ilfordtaxi 11.7 mi
28 min£90–110Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Russell Square to Ilfordcar 11.7 mi
28 min£3–5
Russell Square to Ilford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Ilford is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Russell Square to Ilford is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych and arriving at Barking Town Centre. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Rd and arriving at Ilford. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Russell Square and Ilford is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Russell Square to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £14.
The train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Ilford takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Russell Square to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Aldwych station.
Russell Square to Ilford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.
The best way to get from Russell Square to Ilford is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £65 and takes 55 min.
What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Ilford, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Ilford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldwych to Barking Town Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Holborn station to Newbury Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych to Barking Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bloomsbury Square to Walthamstow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Ilford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
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More Questions & Answers
Russell Square to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Barking Town Centre station.
Russell Square to Ilford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ilford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Russell Square to Ilford is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Russell Square to Ilford.
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There are 20549+ hotels available in Ilford.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Russell Square and Ilford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.