There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Elstree by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to Elstree & BorehamwoodSutton / ...
56 min£12–25Drive 20.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilford to Elstree20.3 mi
36 min£5–8Line 123 bus, line 221 bus
- Take the bus from High Road Ilford to Turnpike Lane Station123
- Take the bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Edgware Station221
2h 34m£8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Elstree20.3 mi
36 min£50–65Train, subway, line 107 bus
- Take the train from Ilford to Liverpool Street Station
- Take the subway from Moorgate station to Edgware station
- Take the bus from Edgware Station to Watling Court107
1h 13m£6–12
Ilford to Elstree by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Elstree is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Elstree is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Elstree. However, there are services departing from High Road Ilford and arriving at Watling Court via Turnpike Lane Bus Station and Edgware Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Elstree & Borehamwood via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Ilford and Elstree is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Elstree without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £26.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Ilford to Elstree, including transfers.
Ilford to Elstree bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from High Road Ilford station.
Ilford to Elstree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Elstree is to train which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 123 bus and line 221 bus, which costs £8 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Elstree, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Elstree & Borehamwood via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Road Ilford to Watling Court via Turnpike Lane Station, Turnpike Lane Bus Station, and Edgware Station in around 2h 34m.
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- 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
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
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Elstree & Borehamwood
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Moorgate station to Edgware 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
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from High Road Ilford to Turnpike Lane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Edgware Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Edgware Station to Watling Court
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Elstree bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Turnpike Lane Station.
Ilford to Elstree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Elstree is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ilford to Elstree.
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