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How to get from Ilford to Science Museum by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Ilford to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 147 bus from Redbridge Central Library (Q) station to East Ham Station (A) station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from East Ham station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

74min£4.75
Bus - 147147
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Redbridge Central Library (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Canning Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Ham Station (A)
    ID A
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    East Ham
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tube via SL2 and DISTRICT

To get from Ilford to Science Museum in Kensington, take the SL2 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Barking station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

74min£4.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Science Museum
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 tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Science Museum

The distance between Ilford, Kensington and Science Museum, Kensington is approximately 13.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Science Museum by bus and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

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

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Gants Hill
  • Barking

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford
  • Seven Kings
  • Manor Park

Bus stations close to Ilford:

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

Public transport stations close to Science Museum, Kensington

Science Museum is located at Frankland Road, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Knightsbridge.

Tube stations close to Science Museum:

  • Knightsbridge
  • South Kensington
  • Earl's Court

Bus stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington Museums (L)
  • Natural History Museum / Queens Gate (GL)
  • South Kensington Station (S)

Alternative route by bus and tube via SL2 and DISTRICT

To get from Ilford to Science Museum in Kensington, take the SL2 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Barking Station (H) station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Barking station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

74min£4.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Science Museum
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 tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Barking
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Science Museum?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 147, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Science Museum?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Science Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Science Museum?

    The 147 bus line goes from Canning Town station near Ilford in London to East Ham Station (A) station. From there you’ll have to take one tube line till Science Museum station near Science Museum in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Science Museum by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Ilford in London and Science Museum in Kensington by bus and tube is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 147 bus from the Canning Town stop near Ilford in London.

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

    Get off the bus at the Science Museum station, which is closest to Science Museum in Kensington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ilford to Science Museum?

    The ride from Ilford to Science Museum costs £4.75.

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