How to get from Charing Cross to Ilford by Tube and train?

From Charing Cross to Ilford by Tube and train

To get from Charing Cross to Ilford in Ilford, take the NORTHERN Tube from Embankment station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Tottenham Court Road station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

35min£3.20
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

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

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Ilford by Tube and train via DISTRICT and ELIZABETH

To get from Charing Cross to Ilford in Ilford, take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Whitechapel station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

40min£3.20
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ilford
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Ilford

The distance between Charing Cross, Ilford and Ilford, Ilford is approximately 17.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Ilford by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ilford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, Ilford and the nearest public transport station is Charing Cross.

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (X)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier

Public transport stations close to Ilford, Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, Ilford and the nearest public transport station is High Road Ilford, Ilford.

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Barking
  • Gants Hill

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • High Road Ilford, Ilford
  • High Road Ilford (M)
  • Chapel Road (Y)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Ilford by Tube and train via DISTRICT and ELIZABETH

To get from Charing Cross to Ilford in Ilford, take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Whitechapel station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

40min£3.20
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ilford
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Ilford?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Ilford?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Ilford?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Ilford?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Barnet station near Charing Cross in London to Tottenham Court Road station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Tottenham Court Road station near Ilford in Ilford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Ilford by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in London and Ilford in Ilford by Tube and train is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Ilford?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Barnet station near Charing Cross in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Ilford?

    Get off the Tube at the Tottenham Court Road station, which is closest to Ilford in Ilford.

  • When is the first Tube from Charing Cross to Ilford?

    The first Tube from Charing Cross in London to Ilford in Ilford is District. It leaves the Embankment station at 01:04.

  • When is the first train from Charing Cross to Ilford?

    The first train from Charing Cross in London to Ilford in Ilford is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 01:27.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Charing Cross to Ilford?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Ilford costs £3.20.