The average train between Gatwick and Ilford takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Ilford at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Gatwick to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Gatwick to Ilford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Gatwick and Ilford is 47 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 4m.
