The average bus between Rochester and Ilford takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly bus service from Rochester 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 hourly between Rochester and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Ilford at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Rochester Community Hub station and arriving at Ilford Station via Bus Station and Thomas Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Rochester to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Rochester Community Hub station.
Rochester to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Ilford Station.
The distance between Rochester and Ilford is 35.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Rochester Community Hub to Ilford Station via Bus Station, Thomas Street, and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 2h 38m.