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Trip Overview

The average bus between Central London and Ilford takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

4h 4m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to New Oxford Streetbus bus N207
  2. Take the bus from New Oxford Street to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus N25
2h 25m
£6

Central London to Ilford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Central London and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 4:34 AM which arrives into Ilford at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Ealing Broadway Station and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London21h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 27m • 2 changes

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

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 15m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 31m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 29m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 19m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 12m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 6m • 2 changes

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 10m • 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 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 10m • 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 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    First Bus LondonTransport UK London BusStagecoach London2h 10m • 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 9m • 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: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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 and New Oxford Street in around 2h 25m.

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