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How to get from Ilford to Covent Garden by bus and train?

From Ilford to Covent Garden by bus and train

To get from Ilford to Covent Garden in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the 176 bus from Tottenham Court Road Station (S) station to Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

39min£4.95
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 176176
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tottenham Court Road Station (S)
    ID S
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 176176
    Wait for bus
    176
    Penge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    ID A
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ilford to Covent Garden by Tube and train

To get from Ilford to Covent Garden in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

43min£3.20
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Covent Garden
    Walk to
    Covent Garden
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Covent Garden

The distance between Ilford, London and Covent Garden, London is approximately 18.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Covent Garden 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:

  • Gants Hill
  • Barking
  • Redbridge

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 Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Embankment Pier.

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Covent Garden
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment (40b)
  • Aldwych (D)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

From Ilford to Covent Garden by Tube and train

To get from Ilford to Covent Garden in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

43min£3.20
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Covent Garden
    Walk to
    Covent Garden
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Covent Garden?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 176.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Covent Garden?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Ilford and Covent Garden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ilford to Covent Garden?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Paddington station near Ilford in Ilford to Tottenham Court Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tottenham Court Road station near Covent Garden in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Covent Garden by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ilford in Ilford and Covent Garden in London by train and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ilford to get to Covent Garden?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Paddington station near Ilford in Ilford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ilford and Covent Garden?

    Get off the train at the Tottenham Court Road stop, which is closest to Covent Garden in London.

  • When is the last train from Ilford to Covent Garden?

    The last train from Ilford in Ilford to Covent Garden in London is the Elizabeth line. It leaves the Ilford station at 01:06.

  • How much is the train fare from Ilford to Covent Garden?

    The ride from Ilford to Covent Garden costs £4.95.

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