There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ilford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2h 5m£34–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus N25
4h 35m£16–26Drive 84.9 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Ilfordcar 84.9 mi
1h 58m£21–31Train via Horsham
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
- Take the train from Horsham to Farringdontrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
3h 14m£49–76
Portsmouth to Ilford by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ilford. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Victoria Bus Station and Tottenham Court Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Ilford via Waterloo station and Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ilford is 86 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Portsmouth to Ilford, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ilford is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Ilford, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–60 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Ilford / Chapel Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria Bus Station, Denmark Street, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Horsham to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–27
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
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Portsmouth to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Ilford is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Portsmouth to Ilford.
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