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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 49 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£21 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Ilford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ilford:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ilford costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 0m 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.
How to get to Ilford from Luton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Luton to Ilford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ilford are Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton and Bath. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ilford on Omio.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Travel to Ilford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Ilford.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ilford:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ilford costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Ilford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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