There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Ilford by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 26m£45–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus N25
4h 57m£14–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
4h 36m£28–60Drive 161.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Ilfordcar 161.1 mi
3h 16m£39–57Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 11m£251–663Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 7m£273–631
Cardiff to Ilford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ilford is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £40 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ilford via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Cardiff and Ilford is 157 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Cardiff to Ilford, including transfers.
Cardiff to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £250 - £700 and takes 6h 11m, you could also bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 4h 57m.
Cardiff to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ilford is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Ilford.
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 £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY) once daily.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £240–650
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–210
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £240–650
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–450
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–290
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–360
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Bus from Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Cardiff to Ilford train tickets online with Omio.
There are 19561+ hotels available in Ilford.