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 Black moon Lounge (20-21 Seven Ways Parade) are great picks.
When to visit Ilford
How to Get to Ilford
Plane
When flying to Ilford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ilford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ilford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Ilford Goodmayes is the busiest station in Ilford. Another popular train station is Ilford Seven Kings, located 1.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ilford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Ilford takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Ilford
Where to stay in Ilford
Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £146 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilford
Most booked hotels in Ilford
Hiring a car in Ilford
Hiring a car in Ilford costs £31 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Transit Cargo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.