The average bus between Croydon and Ilford takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 every 3 hours between Croydon and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at St Giles High Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Ilford station via St Giles High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Croydon to Ilford bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Ilford bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
Book your Croydon to Ilford bus tickets online with Abellio London and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Croydon and Ilford is 22.8 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Ilford / Chapel Road via St Giles High Street and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 2h 6m.