The average train between Horley and Ilford takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Horley 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 Horley and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Horley is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 36m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Horley to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Horley to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Horley to Ilford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Horley and Ilford is 45.6 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 20m.