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Compare train and coach for Southall to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southall to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 14m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (45m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southall to Ilford
How to get to Ilford from Southall by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southall to Ilford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:191h18Southall10:37Ilford£111One-way0 changes
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Other travel options to Ilford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southall and Ilford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southall station (STL) and arrive in Ilford station (IFD).
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL) to go to Ilford by train.
- Travel with Abellio London to go to Ilford by coach.
- 1 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL).
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