There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
59 min£18–27Drive 47.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilford to Colchestercar 47.5 mi
56 min£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Stratford City Bus Stationbus C
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
2h 57mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Colchestertaxi 47.5 mi
56 min£110–140Train via Shenfield
- Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 12m£17–27Line 351 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 4m
Ilford to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Colchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Colchester is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ilford Broadway and arriving at Coach Stop via Stratford City Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Colchester via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Ilford and Colchester is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £18 - £28.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Ilford to Colchester, including transfers.
Ilford to Colchester bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Ilford Broadway station.
Ilford to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Colchester is to train which takes 59 min and costs £18 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Coach Stop via Stratford City Bus Station and Coach Station in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–3
Train from Ilford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £4–7
- Peak
- £5–8
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
Train from Shenfield to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Ilford Broadway to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Brentwood station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
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 Colchester bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
Ilford to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Colchester is 48 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Ilford to Colchester.
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