How to get from Ilford to Paddington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ilford to Paddington in Paddington (NSW), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 544 bus from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 32BM bus and finally take the BMT train from Mount Victoria Station station to Central Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min.

293min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 544544
Bus - 32BM32BM
Train - BMT
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy
    ID 28506
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 544544
    Wait for bus
    544
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
    ID 2790138
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lithgow Station, Railway Pde
    ID 279018
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 32BM32BM
    Wait for bus
    32BM
    Mount Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mount Victoria
    ID 278631
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Victoria Station
    ID 278610
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    141 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    2.48 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Paddington

The distance between Ilford, Paddington (NSW) and Paddington, Paddington (NSW) is approximately 229.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 293 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Paddington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paddington (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Castlereagh Highway, Paddington (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Ilford Coach Stop Castlereagh Hwy.

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford Coach Stop Castlereagh Hwy

Public transport stations close to Paddington, Paddington (NSW)

Paddington is located at Paddington, Paddington (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is The Light Brigade Hotel, Oxford St.

Train stations close to Paddington:

  • Edgecliff Station
  • Bondi Junction Station
  • Kings Cross Station

Bus stations close to Paddington:

  • The Light Brigade Hotel, Oxford St
  • Paddington Public School, Oxford St
  • Cook Rd at Moore Park Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Paddington?

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line 544, Bus line 32BM, Bus line BMT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Paddington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Paddington?

    The 544 bus line goes from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy station near Ilford in Ilford to Lithgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Paddington station near Paddington in Paddington (NSW).

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Paddington by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilford in Ilford and Paddington in Paddington (NSW) by bus and train is about 4 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilford to get to Paddington?

    Get on the 544 bus from the Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy stop near Ilford in Ilford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilford and Paddington?

    Get off the bus at the Paddington station, which is closest to Paddington in Paddington (NSW).

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