The average bus between Ilford and Hackney Downs takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 39 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilford to Hackney Downs. 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 5 times a day between Ilford and Hackney Downs. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Hackney Downs at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Hackney Downs? 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 Ilford to Hackney Downs. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Hackney Downs station via Walthamstow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Ilford to Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ilford Station.
Ilford to Hackney Downs bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Clapton Pond station.
The distance between Ilford and Hackney Downs is 9.2 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford Station to Clapton Pond via Walthamstow Bus Station in around 1h 1m.