The average train between Ilford and South London takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford to South London. 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 South London. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:51 PM which arrives into South London at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to South London. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at South London station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Ilford to South London train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to South London train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Norwood Junction station.
Book your Ilford to South London train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and South London is 21.4 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Norwood Junction via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 3m.