There are 7 ways to get from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, subway, 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
best- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to IlfordElizabeth
33 min£5–9Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Ilford12.2 mi
43 min£1Bus
- Take the bus from New Oxford Street to Ilford / Chapel RoadN25
1h 12m£3Subway, train
- Take the subway from Embankment station to Moorgate stationCircle
- Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to IlfordElizabeth
41 min£9–11Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Embankment station to Barking stationDistrict
- Take the bus from Barking Station to Ilford StationSl2
48 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station)11.5 mi
26 min£50–65Drive 11.5 mi
- Drive from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station)11.5 mi
26 min£3–5
Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £50 - £65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Oxford Street and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Embankment Station station to Ilford (Station). However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Ilford via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Embankment Station and Ilford (Station) is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £9.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station), including transfers.
Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from New Oxford Street station.
Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.
The best way to get from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) is to train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Embankment Station, England and Ilford (Station), England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Ilford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from New Oxford Street to Ilford / Chapel Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 55 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–6
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/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Embankment station to Moorgate station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Subway from Embankment station to Barking station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Bus from New Oxford Street to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Barking Station to Ilford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ilford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embankment Station to Ilford (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Embankment Station to Ilford (Station).
There are 19003+ hotels available in Ilford (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Embankment Station and Ilford (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.