There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to Embankment Station 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
27 min£5–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Bedford StreetN15
57 min£1–60Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ilford to London12.2 mi
43 min£1Subway
- Take the subway from Barking station to Embankment stationDistrict / ...
33 min£2–5Bus via Ilford Broadway
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to High HolbornN25
1h 10m£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Embankment Station11.9 mi
26 min£50–65Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Embankment Station11.9 mi
26 min£3–5
Ilford to Embankment Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Embankment Station is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Embankment Station is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £50 - £65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Bedford Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barking station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Ilford and Embankment Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Embankment Station without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £9.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Ilford to Embankment Station, including transfers.
Ilford to Embankment Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Ilford to Embankment Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Embankment Station is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £60 and takes 57 min.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Embankment Station, 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, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Barking Town Centre to Bedford Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 52 min.
- 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
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Bedford Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
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
- +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
- 26 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 Embankment Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bedford Street station.
Ilford to Embankment Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Embankment Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Ilford to Embankment Station.
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There are 20226+ hotels available in Embankment Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilford and Embankment Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.