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

By bus and train

To get from Ilford to Grays in Grays, take the SL2 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the C2C train from Barking station to Grays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is £7.35.

38min£7.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - C2C
Leaves from Ilford Station (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 yd • 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 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Grays
  • 6
    Ride to train station Grays
    Ride to train station
    Grays
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EL1 and C2C

To get from Ilford to Grays in Grays, take the EL1 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the C2C train from Barking station to Grays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £7.35.

42min£7.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - EL1EL1
Train - C2C
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - EL1EL1
    Wait for bus
    EL1
    Barking Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Pitsea
  • 6
    Ride to train station Grays
    Ride to train station
    Grays
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Grays

The distance between Ilford, Grays and Grays, Grays is approximately 14.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Grays by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Grays – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, Grays 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 Grays, Grays

Grays is located at Grays, Grays and the nearest public transport station is Grays.

Train stations close to Grays:

  • Swanscombe
  • Northfleet

Bus stations close to Grays:

  • Grays
  • Orsett Road, Grays
  • Aldi, Grays

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via EL1 and C2C

To get from Ilford to Grays in Grays, take the EL1 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the C2C train from Barking station to Grays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £7.35.

42min£7.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - EL1EL1
Train - C2C
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - EL1EL1
    Wait for bus
    EL1
    Barking Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Pitsea
  • 6
    Ride to train station Grays
    Ride to train station
    Grays
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line C2C.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line EL1, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Grays?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Grays?

    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 train line till North Woolwich station near Grays in Grays.

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

    The total travel time between Ilford in Ilford and Grays in Grays by bus and train is about 38 min.

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

    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 Grays?

    Get off the bus at the North Woolwich station, which is closest to Grays in Grays.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ilford to Grays?

    The ride from Ilford to Grays costs £7.35.

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