The average train between Reading and Ilford takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 45m • 1 change
1h 18m • 1 change
1h 10m • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ilford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Reading to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Reading to Ilford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Ilford is 73 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ilford via London Paddington in around 1h 14m.
