The average train between Ilford and Waltham Abbey takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford to Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Ilford to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Ilford to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ilford and Waltham Abbey is 15.2 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Waltham Cross via Stratford (London) in around 1h 6m.