Swindon to Ilford train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Ilford

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

1 h 41 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swindon to Ilford will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Swindon 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 128 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.

Great Western Rail
04:281h48
Swindon
06:16Ilford
£311One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
14:111h41
Swindon
15:52Ilford
£751One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
05:181h46
Swindon
07:04Ilford
£1081One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Swindon to Ilford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 128 km

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Coach

£27

Average Price

£6

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Swindon to Ilford train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 08:33
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western13:51 Swindon
1h39
15:30 Ilford0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
great_western04:28 Swindon
1h48
06:16 Ilford0 changesdirect
great_western05:18 Swindon
1h46
07:04 Ilford0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swindon to Ilford

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Trains from Swindon to Ilford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
128 km
Average train duration
1h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
1h 37m
First train
05:09
Last train
22:43
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swindon to Ilford trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Ilford from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£20
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
£84
first_great_western frequency
50 a day

FAQs: Swindon to Ilford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Swindon to Ilford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swindon to Ilford.
FAQs
Booking trains from Swindon to Ilford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Swindon to Ilford is 128 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Swindon to Ilford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £27.
To get from Swindon to Ilford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Ilford is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from Swindon to Ilford covers a distance of 128 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train station in Swindon that goes to Ilford is Swindon station (SWI), and it arrives at Ilford station (IFD).
The first train from Swindon to Ilford leaves at 5:09.
The last train from Swindon to Ilford departs at 22:43.
Trains from Swindon to Ilford run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swindon to Ilford.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swindon to Ilford.
There is no night train service from Swindon to Ilford.
Yes, you can take the train from Swindon to Ilford.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Ilford

Swindon
Ilford
The major train station for departures in Swindon is Swindon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon for your trip from Swindon to Ilford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swindon
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)

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