How to get from Northolt to Ilford by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Northolt to Ilford in London, take the CENTRAL tube from Northolt station to Gants Hill station. Next, take the 179 bus from Gants Hill Station / Woodford Avenue (WQ) station to Redbridge Central Library (R) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

89min£3.95
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 179179
Leaves from Northolt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Northolt
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Gants Hill
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gants Hill Station / Woodford Avenue (WQ)
    ID WQ
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Ilford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Redbridge Central Library (R)
    Ride to bus station
    Redbridge Central Library (R)
    ID R
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tube

To get from Northolt to Ilford in London, take the CENTRAL tube from Northolt station to Bond Street station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Bond Street station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is £6.70.

72min£6.70
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Northolt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Northolt
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Bond Street
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bond Street
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    25 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 Northolt to Ilford

The distance between Northolt, London and Ilford, London is approximately 24.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northolt to Ilford by bus and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northolt

Northolt is located at Northolt, London and the nearest public transport station is Northolt Station (B).

Tube stations close to Northolt:

  • Northolt
  • South Harrow
  • South Ruislip

Train stations close to Northolt:

  • Greenford
  • Northolt Park

Bus stations close to Northolt:

  • Northolt Station (B)
  • Northolt Station (A)
  • Belvue Road (W)

Public transport stations close to Ilford, London

Ilford is located at Ilford, London and the nearest public transport station is Redbridge Central Library, Ilford.

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Barking
  • Gants Hill

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford
  • Seven Kings
  • Manor Park

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Redbridge Central Library, Ilford
  • Redbridge Central Library (Q)
  • Redbridge Central Library (R)

Related Routes

By train and tube

To get from Northolt to Ilford in London, take the CENTRAL tube from Northolt station to Bond Street station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Bond Street station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is £6.70.

72min£6.70
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Ilford
Leaves from Northolt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Northolt
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Bond Street
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bond Street
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    25 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 Northolt to Ilford?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line 179.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct tube between Northolt and Ilford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Northolt to Ilford in London?

    The CENTRAL tube line goes from Hainault station near Northolt to Gants Hill station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Redbridge Central Library (R) station near Ilford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Northolt to Ilford in London by tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Northolt and Ilford in London by tube and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Northolt to get to Ilford in London?

    Get on the CENTRAL tube from the Hainault station near Northolt in London.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Northolt and Ilford in London?

    Get off the tube at the Redbridge Central Library (R) stop, which is closest to Ilford in London.

  • When is the first tube from Northolt to Ilford in London?

    The first tube from Northolt to Ilford in London is Central. It leaves the Northolt station at 08:04.

  • How much is the tube fare from Northolt to Ilford?

    The ride from Northolt to Ilford costs £3.95.

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