The average train between Royal Docks and Ilford takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Royal Docks 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 15 minutes between Royal Docks and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Royal Docks is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Royal Docks to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Royal Docks station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Royal Docks to Ilford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
Royal Docks to Ilford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Ilford station.
The distance between Royal Docks and Ilford is 6.5 km. The road distance is 12 km.
You can take a train from London City Airport to Ilford via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford in around 28 min.