There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Charing Cross by train, bus, rideshare, subway, 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
best- Take the train from Ilford to Tottenham Court Road StationElizabeth
24 min£3–6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High HolbornN25
53 min£1–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ilford to London12.2 mi
38 min£1Subway
- Take the subway from Barking station to Embankment stationCircle / ...
33 min£2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Charing Cross12.1 mi
27 min£50–65Drive 12.1 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Charing Cross12.1 mi
27 min£3–5
Ilford to Charing Cross by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Charing Cross is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Charing Cross is to train which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ilford Broadway and arriving at High Holborn. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ilford and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Ilford and Charing Cross is 10 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £6.
The train from Ilford to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Ilford to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Ilford Broadway station.
Ilford to Charing Cross train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Charing Cross is to train which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £55 and takes 53 min.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Ilford to Tottenham Court Road Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 24 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. Go Ahead London also services this route every 30 minutes.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Tottenham Court Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–6
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Barking station to Embankment station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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 Ilford Broadway to High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ilford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.
Ilford to Charing Cross train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Charing Cross is 12 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Ilford to Charing Cross.
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There are 20356+ hotels available in Charing Cross.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilford and Charing Cross. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.