The average bus between Plumstead and Ilford takes 50 min and the fastest bus takes 35 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Plumstead 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 15 minutes between Plumstead and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ilford at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at The Woolwich Centre and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Ilford station via The Woolwich Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Plumstead to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Ilford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Ilford Station.
The distance between Plumstead and Ilford is 8.4 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Ilford Station via The Woolwich Centre and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 1h 5m.