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How to get fromManchester to Ilfordby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Ilford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustontrainManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2h 40m
    £46–197
  2. Bus via Stratford Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)busUk023 / ...
    5h 31m
    £13–32
  3. Drive 189.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ilfordcar189.3 mi
    3h 57m
    £47–68
  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
    3h 25m
    £73–246
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus540 / ...
    6h 28m
    £19–52
  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)planeMAN - LCY
    5h 4m
    £187–384
  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeMAN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)train
    6h 12m
    £84–178

Manchester to Ilford by train and subway

Calendar302Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ilford, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–24 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Megabus UK also services this route 3 times a day.

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