The average train between Ilford and Poplar takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Ilford to Poplar. 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 10 minutes between Ilford and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 9:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 3:51 PM which arrives into Poplar at 4:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

23 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Poplar station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Ilford to Poplar train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Poplar train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at All Saints DLR Station.
The distance between Ilford and Poplar is 7.9 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to All Saints DLR Station via Stratford and Stratford DLR Station in around 21 min.