How to get from Ilford to Greenwich Station by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ilford to Greenwich Station in Greenwich, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the 177 bus from New Cross Gate Station (R) station to Greenwich Station (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

53min£3.95
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - OVERGROUND
Bus - 177177
Walk to Greenwich Station
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
    Whitechapel
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Crystal Palace
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Cross Gate
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Cross Gate Station (R)
    ID R
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Thamesmead
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenwich Station (N)
    ID N
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Greenwich Station
    Walk to
    Greenwich Station
    Greenwich High Road
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By DLR and train

To get from Ilford to Greenwich Station in Greenwich, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 DLR lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the DLR DLR from Canary Wharf station to Greenwich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £1.90.

53min£1.90
Train - ELIZABETH
DLR - DLR
DLR - DLR
Walk to Greenwich Station
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
    Stratford
    9 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Canary Wharf
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Canary Wharf
    13 min
  • 6
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 7
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Greenwich
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Greenwich Station
    Walk to
    Greenwich Station
    Greenwich High Road
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Greenwich Station

The distance between Ilford, Greenwich and Greenwich Station, Greenwich is approximately 11.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Greenwich Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Greenwich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, Greenwich and the nearest public transport station is Ilford Station (K).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Gants Hill
  • Barking
  • Newbury Park

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Manor Park
  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford Station (K)
  • Ilford Station (G)
  • Ilford Hill (F)

Public transport stations close to Greenwich Station, Greenwich

Greenwich Station is located at Greenwich High Road, Greenwich and the nearest public transport station is Greenwich Station (L).

Train stations close to Greenwich Station:

  • Greenwich

Bus stations close to Greenwich Station:

  • Greenwich Station (L)
  • Greenwich Station (N)
  • Greenwich Station (R)

River Bus stations close to Greenwich Station:

  • Greenwich Pier

DLR stations close to Greenwich Station:

  • Greenwich
  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich
  • Cutty Sark

Related Routes

By DLR and train

To get from Ilford to Greenwich Station in Greenwich, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 DLR lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the DLR DLR from Canary Wharf station to Greenwich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is £1.90.

53min£1.90
Train - ELIZABETH
DLR - DLR
DLR - DLR
Walk to Greenwich Station
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
    Stratford
    9 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Canary Wharf
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Canary Wharf
    13 min
  • 6
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Lewisham
  • 7
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Greenwich
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Greenwich Station
    Walk to
    Greenwich Station
    Greenwich High Road
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Greenwich Station?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line 177.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Greenwich Station?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line DLR, Bus line DLR.

  • Is there a direct train between Ilford and Greenwich Station?

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

  • Which train line goes from Ilford to Greenwich Station?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Paddington station near Ilford in Ilford to Whitechapel station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Whitechapel station near Greenwich Station in Greenwich.

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

    The total travel time between Ilford in Ilford and Greenwich Station in Greenwich by train and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ilford to get to Greenwich Station?

    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 Greenwich Station?

    Get off the train at the Whitechapel stop, which is closest to Greenwich Station in Greenwich.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ilford to Greenwich Station?

    The ride from Ilford to Greenwich Station costs £3.95.

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