The average train between Croydon and Ilford takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Croydon 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 Croydon and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Ilford at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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54 min • 1 change
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48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Croydon to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Croydon to Ilford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Croydon and Ilford is 22.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 49 min.
