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How to get fromStansted to Ilfordby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to Ilford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 223 bus, train, line 308 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus bus 223
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Wanstead Park Stationbus bus 308
    1h 41m

  2. Drive 26.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stansted to Ilfordcar car 26.3 mi
    38 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 223 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus bus 223
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    2h 35m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Ilfordtaxi taxi 26.3 mi
    38 min
    £65–80

  5. Train, line 25 bus

    1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Katharine Cree to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus 25 / ...
    3h 4m
    £16–29

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Graystaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Grays to Barkingtrain train Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    47 min
    £46–59

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  • Distance: 33.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Stansted to Ilford. However, you can take the line 223 bus to Barrack Row, walk to Gravesend, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International Station, then take the line 308 bus to Wanstead Park Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstone Paving to Ilford via Barrack Row, Gravesend, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 2h 35m.

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