The average train between Ilford and Croydon takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Ilford to Croydon. 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 Croydon. The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Croydon at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Croydon station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Ilford to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Ilford to Croydon train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Croydon is 22.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to East Croydon via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 50 min.
