Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ilford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ilford

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

When to visit Ilford

Ilford in September
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilford in September
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ilford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ilford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ilford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ilford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Ilford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ilford

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £368 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilford

Most booked hotels in Ilford

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McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£64+
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Travelodge London Barking
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£50+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Ilford

Hiring a car in Ilford costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ilford costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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