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Day trip from Ilford to Leeds

Leeds lies 272 km (169 mi) north-west of Ilford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 272 km (169 mi) apart, Leeds is a realistic day trip from Ilford: about 4 h 25 min each way by road.

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The two ends, side by side
IlfordLeeds
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population168,168536,280
Elevation15 m (49 ft)50 m (164 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesIG1–IG5LS1–ME17

Where to book tours and tickets in Leeds

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Leeds

Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds. Of the 482 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (228), and 10 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 221,508 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Leeds

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Leeds from Ilford?

272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ilford; by road roughly 332 km (206 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ilford to Leeds by road?

About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ilford and Leeds?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where can I stay in Leeds?

Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.