There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to British Library by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
28 min£5–8Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationCircle / ...
39 min£2–5Bus, line 91 bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High HolbornN25
- Take the bus from Holborn Station to British Library91 / ...
1h 12m£4–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to British Library11.7 mi
28 min£50–65Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Ilford to British Library11.7 mi
28 min£3–5
Ilford to British Library by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to British Library is to subway which costs £2 - £5 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to British Library is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to British Library. However, there are services departing from Ilford Broadway and arriving at British Library via Holborn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barking station station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Ilford and British Library is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to British Library without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £9.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Ilford to British Library, including transfers.
Ilford to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Ilford Broadway station.
Ilford to British Library train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
The best way to get from Ilford to British Library is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 91 bus, which costs £4 - £11 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and British Library, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Ilford to Farringdon Without every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to British Library via High Holborn and Holborn Station in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–5
- Peak
- £3–6
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Holborn Station to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–8
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–8
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
Ilford to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.
Ilford to British Library train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to British Library is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Ilford to British Library.
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