The average train between Newmarket and Ilford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Newmarket 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 hourly between Newmarket and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newmarket to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Newmarket to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Newmarket to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Newmarket to Ilford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Newmarket and Ilford is 79.7 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to Farringdon hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 12m.