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How to get fromWakefield to Ilfordby train, subway, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Ilford by train, subway, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

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    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's CrosstrainLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Barking stationsubwayHammersmith & City / ...
    2h 36m
    £32–175

  2. Drive 185.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Ilfordcar185.2 mi
    3h 10m
    £46–66

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
    4h 34m
    £84–267

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to SheffieldtrainLeeds - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras IntltrainSheffield - London St Pancras International
    3h 40m
    £41–208

  5. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)planeLBA - LCY
    5h 46m
    £217–515

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeNCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
    5h 47m
    £99–342

Wakefield to Ilford by train and subway

Calendar236Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Ilford, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Ilford via Sheffield, London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY) 4 times a day.

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