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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 03 Sept
£91
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£91
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 31 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Bromwich to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Bromwich to Ilford will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
To travel from West Bromwich to Ilford you need to make at least 2 changes.
W34019+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C38019
W34019+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
C38019Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £149.
Distance: 177 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£149 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Bromwich to Ilford:
A coach is £111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Bromwich to Ilford costing on average £149.
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around £149 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-114.78. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for West Bromwich to Ilford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34019+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ C38019 | 5:53 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 2h31 | 8:24 Ilford station (IFD) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from West Bromwich to Ilford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £127 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 19:03. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £127 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 19:03 |
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Most West Bromwich to Ilford trains use the Sandwell & Dudley to Ilford station pair. Use this guide to compare West Bromwich and Ilford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sandwell & Dudley is 1 km from West Bromwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Sandwell & Dudley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sandwell & Dudley.
Ticket office support is available at Sandwell & Dudley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Sandwell & Dudley: Parking, WC.
Available at Sandwell & Dudley: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandwell & Dudley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Ilford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ilford.
Ticket office support is available at Ilford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ilford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ilford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ilford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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