There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to British Library by train, subway, bus, 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, subway
best- Take the train from Ilford to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
- Take the subway from Moorgate station to Euston stationNorthern
31 min£4–8Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationCircle / ...
41 min£2–5Train, line 205 bus
- Take the train from Ilford to Whitechapel StationElizabeth
- Take the bus from Sidney Street to British Library205 / ...
56 min£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£3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High HolbornN25
1h 11m£3Bus via Walthamstow Central Station
- Take the bus from Ilford Sainsbury's to Walthamstow Central StationSl2
- Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to British LibraryN73
1h 56m£6
Ilford to British Library by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to British Library is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to British Library is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £50 - £65.
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 53 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 37 min.
The distance between Ilford and British Library is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to British Library without a car is to train and subway which takes 31 min and costs £4 - £8.
It takes approximately 31 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.
Ilford to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and British Library, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Ilford Broadway to High Holborn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 53 min.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Train from Ilford to Whitechapel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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 Moorgate station to Euston station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Sidney Street to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
- 53 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 Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- 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 train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street 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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