The average train between Colchester and Ilford takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester 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 20 minutes between Colchester and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Ilford at 5:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 14m • 1 change
1h 17m • 1 change
59 min • 1 change
1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Colchester to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Colchester to Ilford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Colchester and Ilford is 68.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 38 min.
