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How to get fromSouthampton to Ilfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Ilford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    1h 52m
    £36–69
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus N25
    4h 52m
    £16–27
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ilfordtrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
    2h 58m
    £28–56
  4. Drive  89.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Ilfordcar car 89.2 mi
    2h 5m
    £22–32
  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Ilfordtrain train
    1h 58m
    £45–103

Southampton to Ilford by train and subway

Calendar174Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ilford, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ilford / Chapel Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria Bus Station, Denmark Street, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 4h 52m.

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