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How to get fromSheffield to Ilfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Ilford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International
    2h 40m
    £81–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Marble Archbus bus 564 / ...
    5h 44m
    £29–46

  3. Drive  165.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Ilfordcar car 165.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain train
    4h 36m
    £89–314

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk900 / ...
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
    6h 6m
    £39–70

  6. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    6h 10m
    £229–422

Sheffield to Ilford by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Marble Arch twice daily. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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