The average train between Ilford and Newmarket takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford to Newmarket. 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 hourly between Ilford and Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Newmarket station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Ilford to Newmarket train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon station.
Ilford to Newmarket train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Ilford to Newmarket train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ilford and Newmarket is 79.7 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 13m.