There are 4 ways to get from ExCeL London to Ilford by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Stratford to IlfordElizabeth / ...
27 min£5–8Line 147 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridgeland Road to Ilford / Chapel Road147
59 min£1–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Ilford6.9 mi
13 min£35–45Walk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Ilford5.5 mi
1h 46m
ExCeL London to Ilford by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Ilford is to train which costs £4 - £8 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Ilford is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £35 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridgeland Road and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Ilford. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Ilford via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Ilford is 7 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £8.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from ExCeL London to Ilford, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bridgeland Road station.
ExCeL London to Ilford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Ilford is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus, which costs £1 - £30 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Ilford via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford in around 27 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Bridgeland Road to Ilford / Chapel Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–30 and the journey takes 45 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Bridgeland Road to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–30
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–30
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
ExCeL London to Ilford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
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