The average train between Ilford and Charlton takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Ilford to Charlton. 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 Ilford and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Charlton at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Charlton station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Ilford to Charlton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Charlton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Ilford to Charlton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Ilford and Charlton is 8.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Woolwich Dockyard via Whitechapel Station in around 33 min.