The average bus between Cockfosters and Ilford takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Cockfosters is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Ilford at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnos Grove Station and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Ilford station via Walthamstow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Cockfosters to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Arnos Grove Station.
Cockfosters to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Ilford Station.
The distance between Cockfosters and Ilford is 18.2 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a bus from Freston Gardens to Ilford Station via Arnos Grove Station and Walthamstow Bus Station in around 1h 21m.