How to get from Elephant & Castle to Ilford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elephant & Castle to Ilford in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 344 bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F) station to Liverpool Street Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 145 bus from Ilford Station (K) station to Redbridge Central Library (R) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £6.15.

47min£6.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 344344
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)
    ID F
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station
    ID K
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (K)
    ID K
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Dagenham, Asda
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Redbridge Central Library (R)
    Ride to bus station
    Redbridge Central Library (R)
    ID R
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 344 and ELIZABETH

To get from Elephant & Castle to Ilford in London, take the 344 bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F) station to Liverpool Street Station station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Liverpool Street station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £6.15.

49min£6.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 344344
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)
    ID F
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station
    ID K
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ilford
    Walk to
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elephant & Castle to Ilford
The distance between Elephant & Castle, London and Ilford, London is approximately 10.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elephant & Castle to Ilford 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 Elephant & Castle

Elephant & Castle is located at Elephant & Castle, London and the nearest public transport station is Elephant & Castle / London Road (B).

Tube stations close to Elephant & Castle:

  • Elephant & Castle
  • Kennington
  • Borough

Train stations close to Elephant & Castle:

  • Elephant & Castle

Bus stations close to Elephant & Castle:

  • Elephant & Castle / London Road (B)
  • Elephant & Castle / London Road (E)
  • Elephant & Castle / London Road (A)
Public transport stations close to Ilford, London

Ilford is located at Ilford, London and the nearest public transport station is High Road Ilford (M).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Gants Hill
  • Upney
  • East Ham

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • High Road Ilford (M)
  • High Road Ilford, Ilford
  • Ilford Broadway (L)
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 344 and ELIZABETH

To get from Elephant & Castle to Ilford in London, take the 344 bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F) station to Liverpool Street Station station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Liverpool Street station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £6.15.

49min£6.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 344344
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)
    ID F
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station
    ID K
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ilford
    Walk to
    Ilford
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle to Ilford?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 344, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 145.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elephant & Castle to Ilford?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 344, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elephant & Castle and Ilford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elephant & Castle to Ilford in London?

    The 344 bus line goes from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F) station near Elephant & Castle to Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Liverpool Street station near Ilford in London

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

    The total travel time between Elephant & Castle and Ilford in London by bus and train is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elephant & Castle to get to Ilford in London?

    Get on the 344 bus from the Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F) stop near Elephant & Castle in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elephant & Castle and Ilford in London?

    Get off the bus at the Liverpool Street stop, which is closest to Ilford in London.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Elephant & Castle to Ilford?

    The ride from Elephant & Castle to Ilford costs £6.15.

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