Ilford to Swanley Buses

Ilford to Swanley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ilford and Swanley takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford to Swanley. 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 49m
Duration: 18 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 51 bus, line 233 bus

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Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus Sl2
Take the bus from Hare Street to Sidcup Stationbus 51
Take the bus from Sidcup Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233

1h 53m

£4–69

Ilford to Swanley bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Ilford and Swanley. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Swanley at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:55 AM → 6:35 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 6:55 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:11 AM → 1:03 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Swanley? 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.

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Trip Overview

Bus, line 51 bus, line 233 bus

Ilford to Swanley bus times

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:55 AM → 6:35 AM

5:32 AM → 6:55 AM

5:47 AM → 7:15 AM

6:02 AM → 7:35 AM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:11 AM → 1:03 AM

6:17 AM → 8:05 AM

7:04 AM → 8:35 AM

7:20 AM → 9:06 AM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM

5:32 AM → 6:59 AM

5:48 AM → 7:19 AM

6:04 AM → 7:40 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM

5:32 AM → 6:59 AM

5:48 AM → 7:19 AM

6:04 AM → 7:40 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM

5:32 AM → 6:59 AM

5:48 AM → 7:19 AM

6:04 AM → 7:40 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM

5:32 AM → 6:59 AM

5:48 AM → 7:19 AM

6:04 AM → 7:40 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:17 AM → 6:39 AM

5:32 AM → 6:59 AM

5:48 AM → 7:19 AM

6:04 AM → 7:40 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferry

Bus from Hare Street to Sidcup Station

Bus from Sidcup Station to Bartholomew Way Asda

Bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asda

Bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhill

Bus trips from Ilford

Bus trips to Swanley

Alternative transport options