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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Ilford is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Ilford is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Barking Town Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Ilford via Waterloo station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Southampton to Ilford?

The distance between Southampton and Ilford is 91 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Southampton to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Ilford bus from?

Southampton to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Ilford train from?

Southampton to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Ilford?

The best way to get from Southampton to Ilford is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £90 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Southampton to Ilford bus arrive?

Southampton to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Ilford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Ilford is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Southampton to Ilford.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilford?

There are 19691+ hotels available in Ilford.

Southampton to Ilford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 50m
£36–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking Town Centrebus N15
4h 42m
£13–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ilfordtrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
3h 8m
£31–61
Drive 89.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ilfordcar 89.2 mi
2h 5m
£23–32
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Ilfordtrain
2h 11m
£45–104

Southampton to Ilford by train and subway

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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 £29–65 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Barking Town Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 4h 42m.

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