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Valentines Mansion
Elegant historic house with period rooms and exhibitions, offering a clear introduction to Redbridge history and domestic life.
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£14
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£16
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
30 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
30 m
Buses on 29 Oct
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ilford will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Thu 29 Oct, we found 2 buses from London Stansted Airport to Ilford, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Ilford run on average 42 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 42 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 11:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 30m.
Distance 39 km |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 11:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Ilford coaches for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flibco | 19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 19:30 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 20:00 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 20:30 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 21:00 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 21:30 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 22:00 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 22:30 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 23:00 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 23:30 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h30 | 0:00 London, Redbridge Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Elegant historic house with period rooms and exhibitions, offering a clear introduction to Redbridge history and domestic life.
Local museum and gallery with changing displays on Redbridge people, places and culture, set within the Central Library complex.
Community gallery space presenting contemporary exhibitions and creative projects, useful for a quick look at local artistic activity.
Formal gardens, lakes and open lawns around a historic mansion, ideal for strolling, seasonal colour and a relaxed break in Ilford.
Busy central shopping street and civic area that captures everyday Ilford, with markets, transport links and varied local businesses.
Woodland and open parkland on Ilford's northern edge, popular for longer walks, wildlife and a quieter side of the borough.
A classic East End pie filled with minced beef, often served with mash and parsley liquor. A long-standing London comfort food popular across east London.
Jellied eel pieces set in a savoury stock. It is one of London’s most traditional working-class dishes, closely tied to the historic East End.
A smoked white fish fillet, usually haddock, dyed golden and eaten hot or cold. It has long been a staple breakfast and supper dish in London.
Long-established Turkish ocakbasi known for grilled meats, fresh breads and lively casual dining on Ilford Lane.
Smart Indian restaurant focused on Punjabi and north Indian dishes, with a polished dining room suited to groups and dinners.
Busy South Indian vegetarian restaurant serving dosas, idli and thali in a simple, family-friendly setting.
Moderate for Greater London. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but Ilford is often cheaper than central London, with good-value transport and casual food options.
Restaurants may add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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