The average train between Norwich and Ilford takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Norwich to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Norwich to Ilford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Norwich and Ilford is 145.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Norwich to Stratford (London) hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 38m.