The average train between Southampton and Ilford takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ilford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Southampton to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ilford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Ilford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Southampton and Ilford is 125.9 km. The road distance is 146 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
