The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Ilford
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ilford will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave London for Ilford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
London to Ilford train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Ilford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:39 London | 0h16 | 04:55 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 London | 0h16 | 05:10 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:22 London | 0h17 | 07:39 Ilford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Ilford
Trains from London to Ilford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 16m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line, c2c from London to Ilford trainsTfl Rail, Elizabeth Line, c2c trains will get you between London and Ilford from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Ilford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ilford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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