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How to get from Ilford to Dunstable by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ilford to Dunstable in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the A bus from Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall station to Asda, Dunstable station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - AA
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luton Airport Parkway
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hampton by Hilton, Vauxhall
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Dunstable
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Asda, Dunstable
    Ride to bus station
    Asda, Dunstable
    ID J1
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ELIZABETH, THAMESLINK and B

To get from Ilford to Dunstable in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the B bus from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station to Asda, Dunstable station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - BB
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luton
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 10
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BB
    Wait for bus
    B
    Luton Town Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Asda, Dunstable
    Ride to bus station
    Asda, Dunstable
    ID J1
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Dunstable

The distance between Ilford, London and Dunstable, London is approximately 45.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Dunstable 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 Redbridge Central Library (R).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Barking
  • Gants Hill

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Redbridge Central Library (R)
  • Redbridge Central Library, Ilford
  • Hainault Street (V)

Public transport stations close to Dunstable, London

Dunstable is located at Dunstable, London and the nearest public transport station is Park Street, Dunstable.

Bus stations close to Dunstable:

  • Park Street, Dunstable
  • White Lion Retail Park North, Dunstable
  • The Quadrant, Dunstable

Alternative route by bus and train via ELIZABETH, THAMESLINK and B

To get from Ilford to Dunstable in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the B bus from Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre station to Asda, Dunstable station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - BB
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Luton
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
    ID 10
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BB
    Wait for bus
    B
    Luton Town Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Asda, Dunstable
    Ride to bus station
    Asda, Dunstable
    ID J1
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Dunstable?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Dunstable?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Ilford and Dunstable in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ilford to Dunstable in London?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Ilford station near Ilford to Heathrow Terminal 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Heathrow Terminal 4 station near Dunstable in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Dunstable in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ilford and Dunstable in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ilford to get to Dunstable in London?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ilford and Dunstable in London?

    Get off the train at the Heathrow Terminal 4 stop, which is closest to Dunstable in London.

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