There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to British Library by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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 Ilford to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
29 min£7–15Bus via Walthamstow Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ilford Sainsbury's to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus Sl2
- Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to British Librarybus N73
1h 57m£2–3Train, line 205 bus
- Take the train from Ilford to Whitechapel Stationtrain Elizabeth
- Take the bus from Sidney Street to British Librarybus N205 / ...
58 min£7–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to British Librarytaxi 11.7 mi
28 min£90–110Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Ilford to British Librarycar 11.7 mi
28 min£3–5Subway
- Take the subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Circle / ...
40 min£9–35Bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holbornbus N25
1h 10m£3
Ilford to British Library by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to British Library is to bus via Walthamstow Bus Station which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to British Library is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £90 - £110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ilford Broadway and arriving at High Holborn. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
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 29 min and costs £6 - £16.
It takes approximately 29 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 Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to British Library is to train which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 10m.
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 £5–12 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holborn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Ilford to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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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
- £9–35
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Bus from Sidney Street to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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 Ilford Sainsbury's to Walthamstow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
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 Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without 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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