The average bus between Watford and Ilford takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 5 times a day between Watford and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Ilford at 2:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanmore Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Ilford station via Stanmore Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Watford to Ilford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.
Watford to Ilford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
The distance between Watford and Ilford is 34 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Ilford / Chapel Road via Stanmore Station, Red Lion Square, and Procter Street in around 3h.