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How to get from Ilford to Canvey Island by bus and train?

From Ilford to Canvey Island by bus and train

To get from Ilford to Canvey Island in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL2 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2C train and finally take the 27 bus from Railway Station, South Benfleet station to Leigh Beck, Canvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - C2C
Bus - 2727
Leaves from Ilford Station (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Benfleet
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, South Benfleet
    ID C
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Canvey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leigh Beck, Canvey
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh Beck, Canvey
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ilford to Canvey Island by bus and train via SL2, C2C and 22

To get from Ilford to Canvey Island in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL2 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2C train and finally take the 22 bus from Railway Station, South Benfleet station to Leigh Beck, Canvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - C2C
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Ilford Station (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Benfleet
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, South Benfleet
    ID C
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Canvey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leigh Beck, Canvey
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh Beck, Canvey
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Canvey Island

The distance between Ilford, London and Canvey Island, London is approximately 46.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Canvey Island by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, London and the nearest public transport station is Ilford Station, Ilford.

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Barking
  • Gants Hill
  • East Ham

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford Station, Ilford
  • Ilford Station (H)
  • Ilford Station (G)

Public transport stations close to Canvey Island, London

Canvey Island is located at Canvey Island, London and the nearest public transport station is Maurice Road, Canvey.

Bus stations close to Canvey Island:

  • Maurice Road, Canvey
  • Lappmark Road, Canvey
  • Baardwyck Avenue, Canvey

Alternative route from Ilford to Canvey Island by bus and train via SL2, C2C and 22

To get from Ilford to Canvey Island in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL2 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2C train and finally take the 22 bus from Railway Station, South Benfleet station to Leigh Beck, Canvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - C2C
Bus - 2222
Leaves from Ilford Station (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Benfleet
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, South Benfleet
    ID C
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Canvey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leigh Beck, Canvey
    Ride to bus station
    Leigh Beck, Canvey
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Canvey Island?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line C2C, Bus line 27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Canvey Island?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line C2C, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Canvey Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Canvey Island?

    The SL2 bus line goes from Ilford Station (K) station near Ilford in Ilford to North Woolwich station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till North Woolwich station near Canvey Island in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Canvey Island by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilford in Ilford and Canvey Island in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilford to get to Canvey Island?

    Get on the SL2 bus from the Ilford Station (K) stop near Ilford in Ilford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilford and Canvey Island?

    Get off the bus at the North Woolwich stop, which is closest to Canvey Island in London.

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