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Trip Overview

The average bus between Central London and Ilford takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Central London 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.

3h 28m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Oxford Circus Station / John Lewisbus bus N207
  2. Take the bus from Holles Street to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus N25
2h 13m
£6

Central London to Ilford bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Central London and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ealing Broadway Station and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First Bus LondonMetroline TravelStagecoach London2h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 9m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 4m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First Bus LondonMetroline TravelStagecoach London2h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First Bus LondonMetroline TravelStagecoach London2h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First Bus LondonMetroline TravelStagecoach London2h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First Bus LondonMetroline TravelStagecoach London2h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 58m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First Bus LondonMetroline TravelStagecoach London2h 30m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 18m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 17m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London 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.

Map of how to get from Central London to Ilford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Ilford, England?

You can take a bus from Challis Road to Ilford / Chapel Road via Ealing Broadway Station, Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis, and Holles Street in around 2h 13m.

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