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How to get fromSouth Kensington to Ilfordby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Kensington to Ilford by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to East Ham stationsubway subway District
    39 min
    £9–35

  2. Line 14 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Kensington Station to Denmark Streetbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus N25
    1h 32m
    £4–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Ilfordtaxi taxi 15 mi
    37 min
    £110–140

  4. Drive 15 mi

    1. Drive from South Kensington to Ilfordcar car 15 mi
    37 min
    £4–6

South Kensington to Ilford by subway

Calendar3949Weekly Subways
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between South Kensington, England and Ilford, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Gloucester Road station to East Ham station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Kensington Station to Ilford / Chapel Road via Denmark Street and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 1h 32m.

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