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Compare coach and train for West Bromwich to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 177 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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West Bromwich to Ilford train times
The table below shows live departures for West Bromwich to Ilford trains for today, Tuesday 31 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:44 West Bromwich | 2h25 | 08:09 Ilford | 4 changes | |
![]() | 05:53 West Bromwich | 2h31 | 08:24 Ilford | 4 changes | |
![]() | 06:05 West Bromwich | 2h29 | 08:34 Ilford | 4 changes | |
![]() | 06:26 West Bromwich | 2h28 | 08:54 Ilford | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Bromwich to Ilford
Trains from West Bromwich to Ilford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 18:56. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 18:56 |
FAQs: West Bromwich to Ilford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Bromwich 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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Important Stations and Airports in West Bromwich and Ilford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office at the station entrance. The National key toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 05:20-20:00, Saturday 05:20-19:00 and Sunday 08:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Bromford Road at the public service bus stop next to the steps/ramp to the station front.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: Coffee & snacks
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are two step free, heated waiting rooms located on Platform 3. The waiting room located next to the ladies toilets has an automatic door function. Both waiting rooms are open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: High Road, Bus Stop L, for Westbound services Ilford Hill, Bus Stop F, for Eastbound services Click here for map
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