There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Silvertown by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to StratfordElizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR StationDlr
27 min£5–7Line 147 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Little Ilford School to Victoria Dock Road147
28 min£1–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford to Silvertown6 mi
10 min£35–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ilford to London City-LCY6 mi
10 minWalk
- Take the foot from Ilford to Silvertown5.4 mi
1h 44m
Ilford to Silvertown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Silvertown is to train which costs £5 - £8 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford to Silvertown is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £35 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Ilford School and arriving at Victoria Dock Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Silvertown station. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Pontoon Dock DLR Station via Stratford DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Ilford and Silvertown is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford to Silvertown without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Ilford to Silvertown, including transfers.
Ilford to Silvertown bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Little Ilford School station.
Ilford to Silvertown train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford to Silvertown is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus, which costs £1 - £20 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Silvertown, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Pontoon Dock DLR Station via Stratford and Stratford DLR Station in around 27 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Little Ilford School to Victoria Dock Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–20 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Pontoon Dock DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Little Ilford School to Victoria Dock Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–20
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–20
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
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 Silvertown bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Victoria Dock Road station.
Ilford to Silvertown train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
There are 20105+ hotels available in Silvertown.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilford and Silvertown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.