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Ilford to New Cross Gate (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilford and New Cross Gate (Station) takes 59 min and the fastest bus takes 41 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Ilford to New Cross Gate (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

59 min
Duration: 11 mi
Distance: £4
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 53 bus

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Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus Sl2
Take the bus from The Woolwich Centre to New Cross Gate Stationbus 53 / ...

1h 10m

£4–5

Ilford to New Cross Gate (Station) bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Ilford and New Cross Gate (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 7:17 PM which arrives into New Cross Gate (Station) at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:49 AM → 7:40 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:04 AM → 7:50 AM
46 min • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:10 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:36 AM → 8:21 AM
45 min • 1 change
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