There are 5 ways to get from Sydenham to Ilford by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sydenham to London BridgeLondon Victoria - London Bridge / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to IlfordElizabeth
49 min£10–14Drive 15.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sydenham to Ilford15.2 mi
33 min£4–6Line 176 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street176
- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to IlfordElizabeth
1h 46m£5–56Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sydenham to Ilford15.2 mi
33 min£35–50Line 176 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Denmark Street176
- Take the bus from New Oxford Street to Ilford / Chapel RoadN25
2h 16m£5–52
Sydenham to Ilford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydenham to Ilford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Sydenham to Ilford is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydenham station to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via New Oxford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydenham to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Sydenham and arriving at Ilford via London Bridge station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Sydenham and Ilford is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sydenham to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Sydenham to Ilford, including transfers.
Sydenham to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale.
Sydenham to Ilford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Sydenham station.
The best way to get from Sydenham to Ilford is to train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 176 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £55 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Sydenham, Greater London, England and Ilford, England?
You can take a train from Sydenham to Ilford via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Ilford / Chapel Road via Denmark Street and New Oxford Street in around 2h 16m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Sydenham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Denmark Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from New Oxford Street to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sydenham to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Denmark Street station.
Sydenham to Ilford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydenham to Ilford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Sydenham to Ilford.
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