The average train between Ilford and New Cross Station takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Ilford to New Cross Station. 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 New Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into New Cross Station at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel Station and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to New Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at New Cross Station station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Ilford to New Cross Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to New Cross Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at New Cross ELL station.
Book your Ilford to New Cross Station train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Ilford and New Cross Station is 11.6 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to New Cross ELL via Whitechapel Station and Whitechapel in around 38 min.