How to get from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station in Southend-On-Sea, take the EL1 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the C2C train from Barking station to Leigh-On-Sea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to bus station
Bus - EL1EL1
Train - C2C
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - EL1EL1
    Wait for bus
    EL1
    Barking Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leigh-On-Sea
    Ride to train station
    Leigh-On-Sea
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SL2 and C2C

To get from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station in Southend-On-Sea, take the SL2 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the C2C train from Barking station to Leigh-On-Sea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - C2C
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leigh-On-Sea
    Ride to train station
    Leigh-On-Sea
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station

The distance between Ilford, Southend-On-Sea and Leigh-On Sea Station, Southend-On-Sea is approximately 26.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southend-On-Sea – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, Southend-On-Sea and the nearest public transport station is Redbridge Central Library (R).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Barking
  • Gants Hill

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Manor Park
  • Seven Kings
  • Ilford

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Redbridge Central Library (R)
  • Redbridge Central Library, Ilford
  • Hainault Street (V)

Public transport stations close to Leigh-On Sea Station, Southend-On-Sea

Leigh-On Sea Station is located at Belton Way West, Southend-On-Sea and the nearest public transport station is Leigh-On-Sea Railway Station, Leigh-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Leigh-On Sea Station:

  • Leigh-On-Sea Railway Station, Leigh-On-Sea
  • Leigh-On-Sea
  • Herschell Road, Leigh-On-Sea

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SL2 and C2C

To get from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station in Southend-On-Sea, take the SL2 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the C2C train from Barking station to Leigh-On-Sea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - C2C
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barking Station (H)
    ID H
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 6
    Ride to train station Leigh-On-Sea
    Ride to train station
    Leigh-On-Sea
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line EL1, Bus line C2C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Leigh-On Sea Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station?

    The EL1 bus line goes from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station near Ilford in London to Barking Riverside station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Barking Riverside station near Leigh-On Sea Station in Southend-On-Sea.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Leigh-On Sea Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilford in London and Leigh-On Sea Station in Southend-On-Sea by bus and train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilford to get to Leigh-On Sea Station?

    Get on the EL1 bus from the Ilford / Chapel Road (P) stop near Ilford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilford and Leigh-On Sea Station?

    Get off the bus at the Barking Riverside station, which is closest to Leigh-On Sea Station in Southend-On-Sea.

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