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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Ilford is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £55 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Ilford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Ilford?

The distance between Wakefield and Ilford is 186 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Wakefield to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Ilford train from?

Wakefield to Ilford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or fly from Wakefield to Ilford?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £240 - £650 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Wakefield to Ilford train arrive?

Wakefield to Ilford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Ilford is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Wakefield to Ilford.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilford?

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Wakefield to Ilford - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 27m
£55–100
Drive 185.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Ilfordcar 185.2 mi
3h 12m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
4h 42m
£86–310
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
3h 58m
£96–161
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
5h 57m
£249–617
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 21m
£125–301

Wakefield to Ilford by train and subway

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY) 3 times a day.

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