The average train between Ilford and Hove takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford to Hove. 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 Hove. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Hove at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Hove. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Hove station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Ilford to Hove train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Hove train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ilford to Hove train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Hove is 82.6 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Brighton via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 50m.