There are 6 ways to get from Swanscombe to Ilford by train, bus, 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 Ebbsfleet International to Stratford InternationalMargate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford to IlfordElizabeth / ...
31 min£21–54Drive 17.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swanscombe to Ilford17.7 mi
27 min£5–7Train, line 308 bus
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Stratford InternationalMargate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Wanstead Park Station308
37 min£19–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swanscombe to Ilford17.7 mi
27 min£45–55Train via Farringdon
- Take the train from Swanscombe to FarringdonGillingham / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to IlfordElizabeth
1h 30m£17–46Bus, line 96 bus
- Take the bus from Methodist Church to Mill Pond Road480
- Take the bus from Home Gardens to Thomas Street96
- Take the bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Sainsbury'sSl2
2h 13m£9
Swanscombe to Ilford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swanscombe to Ilford is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Swanscombe to Ilford is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £45 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanscombe to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Methodist Church and arriving at Ilford Sainsbury's via Home Gardens and North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanscombe to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Ilford via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Swanscombe and Ilford is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swanscombe to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from Swanscombe to Ilford, including transfers.
Swanscombe to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from Methodist Church station.
Swanscombe to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ebbsfleet International station.
The best way to get from Swanscombe to Ilford is to train which takes 31 min and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus, which costs £8 - £10 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Swanscombe, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Ilford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford in around 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Methodist Church to Ilford Sainsbury's via Mill Pond Road, Home Gardens, Thomas Street, and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Farringdon Without to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–5
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Swanscombe to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Bus from Stratford International Station to Wanstead Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Home Gardens to Thomas Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Methodist Church to Mill Pond Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1stbusstop.co.uk
Bus from Methodist Church to Mill Pond Road
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.1stbusstop.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from North Woolwich Free Ferry to Ilford Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
Thameside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 371 654
- Website
- thamesidetaxis.co.uk
Grays Taxis ADF
- Phone
- +44 7984 803 991
- Website
- graystaxis.co.uk
Grays Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 163
- Website
- graystaxi.co.uk
Grays CabLine
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 162
- Website
- grayscabline.co.uk
Tilbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 855 555
Saturn Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1474 35 35 35
- Website
- saturntaxisltd.co.uk
Reliance Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1474 567 567
- Website
- reliancetaxis.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Gravesend Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7940 413 392
- Website
- gravesendtaxis.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from London City Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Swanscombe to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at Mill Pond Road station.
Swanscombe to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanscombe to Ilford is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Swanscombe to Ilford.
Book your Swanscombe to Ilford train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4019+ hotels available in Ilford.
















