What is the cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Ilford?

The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Ilford is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Smethwick to Ilford?

The fastest way to get from Smethwick to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £15 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Smethwick and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Council House and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Newhall St, O2 Centre and Holles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Smethwick and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Ilford via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Smethwick to Ilford?

The distance between Smethwick and Ilford is 127 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.

How do I travel from Smethwick to Ilford without a car?

The best way to get from Smethwick to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £15 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Smethwick to Ilford?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Smethwick to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Ilford bus from?

Smethwick to Ilford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Ilford train from?

Smethwick to Ilford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Smethwick to Ilford?

The best way to get from Smethwick to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £15 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Smethwick to Ilford bus arrive?

Smethwick to Ilford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Smethwick to Ilford train arrive?

Smethwick to Ilford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Smethwick to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Smethwick to Ilford is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Smethwick to Ilford.

How do I get a train ticket from Smethwick to Ilford?

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Where can I stay near Ilford?

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Smethwick to Ilford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Smethwick to Ilford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London EustonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 13m
£15–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk020 / ...
2. Take the bus from Holles Street to Ilford / Chapel RoadN25
5h 33m
£13–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station210 / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to IlfordHeathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
4h 50m
£28–83
Drive 124.8 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Ilford124.8 mi
2h 15m
£32–46

Smethwick to Ilford by train and subway

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–70 and the journey takes 1h 19m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smethwick Council House to Ilford / Chapel Road via Brunel St, Newhall St, O2 Centre, Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis, and Holles Street in around 5h 33m.

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