The average train between Leicester (Station) and Ilford takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester (Station) 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 30 minutes between Leicester (Station) and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester (Station) is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Ilford at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 58m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester (Station) to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Leicester (Station) station and arriving at Ilford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Leicester (Station) to Ilford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester (Station) to Ilford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Leicester (Station) to Ilford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Leicester (Station) and Ilford is 144.6 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Ilford via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 1h 36m.