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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilford and Bluewater takes 1h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Ilford to Bluewater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 38m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 96 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus bus Sl2
  2. Take the bus from Thomas Street to Bus Stationbus bus 96
2h 1m
£3–6

Ilford to Bluewater bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Ilford and Bluewater. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 3:17 PM which arrives into Bluewater at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UK4h 7m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKArriva UK1h 11m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKArriva UK1h 20m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKArriva UK1h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Bluewater? 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 Ilford to Bluewater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Bluewater, England?

You can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Bluewater via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Thomas Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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