The average train between Crawley and Ilford takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Crawley 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 Crawley and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Ilford at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Crawley station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Crawley to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.
Crawley to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Crawley to Ilford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Crawley and Ilford is 52.6 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Three Bridges to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 9m.