The average train between Purley and Ilford takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Purley 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 Purley and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Ilford at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Ilford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Purley to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Ilford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Purley to Ilford train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Purley and Ilford is 27.7 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Ilford via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 58 min.
