The average train between Ilford and Gatwick Airport takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford to Gatwick Airport. 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 30 minutes between Ilford and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 50m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Ilford to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Ilford to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Gatwick Airport is 47.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Gatwick Airport via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 5m.