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

Ilford in March
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilford in March
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ilford to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ilford to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ilford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airlines serving Ilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ilford

Average rates range from around £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £146 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include York Hotel and Park Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilford

Most booked hotels in Ilford

Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£60+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£59+
St Georgio
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£836+
Havering Guest House
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£83+
Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£173+

Hiring a car in Ilford

Hiring a car in Ilford costs £35 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Zoe or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ilford costs £35 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Ilford is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Zoe or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.