The average train between Ilford and Luton takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Ilford to Luton. 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 Ilford and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Luton at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Luton. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Luton station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Ilford to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Ilford to Luton train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Luton is 49.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Luton via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 7m.