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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ilford is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Ilford via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ilford?

The distance between Exeter and Ilford is 185 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Exeter to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ilford train from?

Exeter to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Ilford?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £470 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Exeter to Ilford train arrive?

Exeter to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ilford is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Exeter to Ilford.

Where can I stay near Ilford?

There are 19065+ hotels available in Ilford.

Exeter to Ilford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter 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
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 47m
£59–124
Train via Stratford Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 13m
£21–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
6h 13m
£25–50
Drive 181.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Ilford181.9 mi
3h 40m
£46–66
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
5h 50m
£186–463
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon
5h 3m
£115–298
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilford
5h 55m
£149–475

Exeter to Ilford by train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.3 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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