The average bus between Caterham and Ilford takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Caterham to Ilford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Caterham and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Caterham is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Ilford at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley / Downlands Precinct and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Caterham to Ilford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Caterham to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Ilford station via Holborn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Caterham to Ilford bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Caterham to Ilford bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
The distance between Caterham and Ilford is 32.4 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from Caterham Valley to Ilford / Chapel Road via Purley / Downlands Precinct, Holborn Station, and Procter Street in around 3h 5m.