Ilford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ilford

Ilford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ilford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ilford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harvester - The Beehive (Beehive Lane) and Zamana (36 Woodford Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Ilford

Ilford in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilford in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilford

Plane

When flying to Ilford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ilford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ilford to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Ilford Goodmayes is the busiest station in Ilford. Another popular train station is Ilford Seven Kings, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 miles from Ilford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilford takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ilford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ilford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ilford to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Ilford Goodmayes is the busiest station in Ilford. Another popular train station is Ilford Seven Kings, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ilford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 miles from Ilford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilford takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airlines serving Ilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,932 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ilford

Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilford

Most booked hotels in Ilford

McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£55+
Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
Havering Guest House
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£85+
Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£74+
Ibis Budget London Barking
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£53+

Hiring a car in Ilford

Hiring a car in Ilford costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Ilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ilford costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Ilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.