The average train between Luton and Ilford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton 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 Luton and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Luton to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Luton to Ilford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Luton and Ilford is 49.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 5m.