The average train between Highbury and Ilford takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Highbury 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 Highbury and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:09 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Highbury is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

26 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Highbury to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Highbury station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Highbury to Ilford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Canonbury station.
Highbury to Ilford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Highbury to Ilford train tickets online with London Overground and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Highbury and Ilford is 11.9 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a train from Canonbury to Ilford via Stratford in around 27 min.