There are 6 ways to get from Beckenham to Ilford by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London Bridge
best- Take the train from New Beckenham to London BridgeHayes
- Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to IlfordElizabeth
50 min£16–18Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beckenham to Ilford15.4 mi
31 min£4–6Line 54 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Woolwich Arsenal Station54
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Sainsbury'sSl2
1h 50m£7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beckenham to Ilford15.4 mi
31 min£85–110Train
- Take the train from Ravensbourne to FarringdonOrpington - Luton / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to IlfordElizabeth
1h 2m£7–18Line 54 bus, line 129 bus, line 366 bus
- Take the bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Lewisham Centre54
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Gallions Reach Station129
- Take the bus from Gallions Reach Station to Redbridge Central Library366
2h 37m£5–128
Beckenham to Ilford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckenham to Ilford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Beckenham to Ilford is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £85 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Beckenham station to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Beckenham Junction Station and arriving at Redbridge Central Library via Lewisham Centre and Gallions Reach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Beckenham to Ilford. However, there are services departing from New Beckenham and arriving at Ilford via London Bridge station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Beckenham and Ilford is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Beckenham to Ilford without a car is to train via London Bridge which takes 50 min and costs £16 - £19.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Beckenham to Ilford, including transfers.
Beckenham to Ilford bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Beckenham Junction Station.
Beckenham to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from New Beckenham station.
The best way to get from Beckenham to Ilford is to train via London Bridge which takes 50 min and costs £16 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 54 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £8 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Beckenham, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a train from New Beckenham to Ilford via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Ilford Sainsbury's via Woolwich Arsenal Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, King George V DLR Station, and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from New Beckenham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Farringdon Without to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–5
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Ravensbourne to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–8
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £8–12
Bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Gallions Reach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–75
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–75
Bus from Gallions Reach Station to Redbridge Central Library
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Beckenham to Ilford bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.
Beckenham to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckenham to Ilford is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Beckenham to Ilford.
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