There are 8 ways to get from Ilford to Nelson's Column 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
35 min£3–6Bus via Charing Cross
cheapest- Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Charing CrossN15
55 min£1–60Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ilford to London12.2 mi
38 min£1Subway
- Take the subway from Barking station to Embankment stationCircle / ...
38 min£2–5Bus
- Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Trafalgar SquareN15
56 min£1–60Bus via Ilford Broadway
- Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Tottenham Court Road StationN25
1h 9m£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Nelson's Column12.3 mi
28 min£50–65Drive 12.3 mi
- Drive from Ilford to Nelson's Column12.3 mi
28 min£3–5
Ilford to Nelson's Column by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Nelson's Column is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Nelson's Column is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £50 - £65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart every 30 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 Nelson's Column is 10 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Nelson's Column without a car is to train which takes 35 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 Nelson's Column bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Ilford to Nelson's Column train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Nelson's Column is to train which takes 35 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus via Charing Cross, which costs £1 - £60 and takes 55 min.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Nelson's Column, 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 Charing Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 53 min.
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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 20 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 Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
Bus from Ilford Broadway to Tottenham Court Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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
- 28 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 Nelson's Column bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
Ilford to Nelson's Column train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Nelson's Column is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Ilford to Nelson's Column.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilford and Nelson's Column. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.