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How to get fromCardiff to Ilfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 27m
    £74–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    5h 39m
    £30–146

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ilfordtrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
    5h 11m
    £36–68

  4. Drive 161.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Ilfordcar car 161.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £40–57

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    6h 9m
    £212–493

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    6h 36m
    £310–667

Cardiff to Ilford by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ilford, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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