The average train between Leicester and Ilford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leicester 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 20 minutes between Leicester and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Ilford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Leicester to Ilford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Ilford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Leicester to Ilford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Leicester and Ilford is 145.5 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.
