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Southampton to Ilford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Ilford takes 11h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

11h 18m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Southampton to Ilford bus times

Buses run twice daily between Southampton and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Ilford at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London5h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London3h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London5h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London23h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London4h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London23h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London4h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London23h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London4h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Ilford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ilford, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Barking Town Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charing Cross in around 4h 42m.

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