The average train between Charlton and Ilford takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Charlton 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 every 15 minutes between Charlton and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlton is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Charlton station and arriving at Ilford station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Charlton to Ilford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
Charlton to Ilford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Charlton to Ilford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Charlton and Ilford is 8.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Ilford via Whitechapel Station in around 32 min.