The average bus between Ilford and Luton takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford to Luton. 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 30 minutes between Ilford and Luton. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Luton at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Walthamstow Bus Station and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Luton? 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 Luton. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Luton station via Arnos Grove Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Ilford to Luton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Walthamstow Central Station.
Ilford to Luton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
Book your Ilford to Luton bus tickets online with Arriva UK, Go Ahead London and Green Line.
The distance between Ilford and Luton is 49.1 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford Station to Luton Station Interchange via Walthamstow Bus Station, Walthamstow Central Station, Arnos Grove Station, Prince Charles Drive, and Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road in around 2h 45m.