The average train between Birmingham and Ilford takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Ilford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Birmingham to Ilford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ilford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to Ilford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Ilford is 169.5 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 19m. West Midlands Trains also services this route 5 times a day.