The average train between Kings Cross and Ilford takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Kings Cross to Ilford. 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 Kings Cross and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 10:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Ilford at 7:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon station and take an average of 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Ilford station via Ilford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Kings Cross to Ilford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Farringdon Without station.
Kings Cross to Ilford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Kings Cross to Ilford train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Kings Cross and Ilford is 13.8 km. The road distance is 15 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Farringdon Without to Ilford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 20 min.