The average train between Portsmouth and Ilford takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Ilford at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ilford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Portsmouth to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ilford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Portsmouth and Ilford is 117 km. The road distance is 137 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
