The average train between Canterbury and Ilford takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ilford at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Canterbury to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Canterbury to Ilford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Canterbury and Ilford is 76.5 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min.