The average train between Ilford and Southwark takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Ilford to Southwark. 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 Southwark. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:13 AM which arrives into Southwark at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Southwark station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Ilford to Southwark train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Southwark train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Southwark station.
Book your Ilford to Southwark train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Ilford and Southwark is 13.6 km. The road distance is 19 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to Blackfriars station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–28 and the journey takes 30 min.