There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Elstree Studios by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to Elstree & BorehamwoodSutton / ...
1h 6m£13–25Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilford to Elstree Studios19.8 mi
35 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 45m£8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Elstree Studios19.8 mi
35 min£65–80Line 179 bus, line 313 bus
- Take the bus from Ilford Station to Chingford Station179
- Take the bus from Chingford Station to Potters Bar station313
2h 48m£6
Ilford to Elstree Studios by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Elstree Studios is to line 179 bus and line 313 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Elstree Studios is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Elstree Studios. However, there are services departing from High Road Ilford and arriving at Furzehill Road via Turnpike Lane Bus Station and Edgware Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Elstree Studios. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Elstree & Borehamwood via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Ilford and Elstree Studios is 23 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Elstree Studios without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Ilford to Elstree Studios, including transfers.
Ilford to Elstree Studios bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from High Road Ilford station.
Ilford to Elstree Studios train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Elstree Studios is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 123 bus and line 221 bus, which costs £8 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Elstree Studios, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Elstree Studios via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Elstree & Borehamwood in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Road Ilford to Elstree Studios via Turnpike Lane Station, Turnpike Lane Bus Station, Edgware Station, and Furzehill Road in around 2h 45m.
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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
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Elstree & Borehamwood
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Chingford Station to Potters Bar station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Ilford Station to Chingford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
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 Studios bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Turnpike Lane Station.
Ilford to Elstree Studios train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Elstree Studios is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Ilford to Elstree Studios.
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