The average bus between Ilford and Hove takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. There is at least one bus per day from Ilford to Hove. 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 once daily between Ilford and Hove. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Hove at 4:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 59m • 1 change
2h 33m • 1 change
3h 1m • 1 change
3h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ilford to Hove? 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 Hove. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Hove station via Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Ilford to Hove bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from London Stratford - Montfichet Road station.
Ilford to Hove bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
The distance between Ilford and Hove is 82.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 2h 20m.