The average train between Esher and Ilford takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Esher 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 30 minutes between Esher and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esher is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Esher to Ilford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Esher to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Esher station and arriving at Ilford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Esher to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Esher station.
Esher to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Esher to Ilford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Esher and Ilford is 36.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Esher to Ilford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Tottenham Court Road station, and Tottenham Court Rd in around 1h 3m.