The average bus between Potters Bar and Ilford takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Potters Bar 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 30 minutes between Potters Bar and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Cockfosters Station and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 32m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Ilford station via Ilford / Chapel Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Potters Bar to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Turnpike Lane Bus Station.
Potters Bar to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
The distance between Potters Bar and Ilford is 23.4 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Go Ahead London operates a bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Ilford / Chapel Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 1h 9m.