The average bus between Northolt and Ilford takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northolt to Ilford. 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 2 hours between Northolt and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Northolt is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Ilford at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Northolt to Ilford? 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 Northolt to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Northolt station and arriving at Ilford station via Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Northolt to Ilford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Northolt Station.
Northolt to Ilford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Barking Town Centre station.
The distance between Northolt and Ilford is 30.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Northolt Station to Barking Town Centre via Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis and Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St in around 2h 19m.