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How to get from Ilford to Guildford by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Ilford to Guildford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Guildford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
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
    Stratford
    9 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station Guildford
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Ilford to Guildford in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Tube line and one train line: take the 86 bus from Redbridge Central Library (Q) station to Stratford Bus Station (AP) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Guildford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 8686
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Redbridge Central Library (Q)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (AP)
    ID AP
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Stratford
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to train station Guildford
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Guildford
The distance between Ilford, London and Guildford, London is approximately 42.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Guildford by Tube 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:

  • East Ham
  • Gants Hill
  • Upney

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 Guildford, London

Guildford is located at Guildford, London and the nearest public transport station is Friary Bus Station, Guildford.

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Friary Bus Station, Guildford
  • Guildford
  • Friary Bus Station

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Ilford to Guildford in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Tube line and one train line: take the 86 bus from Redbridge Central Library (Q) station to Stratford Bus Station (AP) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Guildford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 8686
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Redbridge Central Library (Q)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (AP)
    ID AP
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Stratford
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to train station Guildford
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Guildford?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

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

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Ilford station near Ilford to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till Paddington station near Guildford in London

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

    The total travel time between Ilford and Guildford in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Paddington station, which is closest to Guildford in London.

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