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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ilford is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ilford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Pool Valley Coach Station and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ilford station. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Barking station via Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Brighton to Ilford?

The distance between Brighton and Ilford is 61 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Ilford without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 40m and costs £12 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Brighton to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ilford bus from?

Brighton to Ilford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pool Valley Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ilford train from?

Brighton to Ilford train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Ilford?

The best way to get from Brighton to Ilford is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £65 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Brighton to Ilford bus arrive?

Brighton to Ilford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Ilford train arrive?

Brighton to Ilford train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Ilford is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Brighton to Ilford.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilford?

There are 19065+ hotels available in Ilford.

Brighton to Ilford - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Ilford by train, subway, bus, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London VictoriaBrighton - London Victoria
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Barking stationDistrict
1h 40m
£13–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationUk066
2h 57m
£7–10
Drive 62 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Ilford62 mi
1h 34m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to FarringdonBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to IlfordElizabeth
1h 44m
£15–64

Brighton to Ilford by train and subway

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.1 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 44m.

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