The average train between Swindon and Ilford takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Swindon 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 Swindon and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 3:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 4:11 PM which arrives into Ilford at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 57m • 1 change

1h 36m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Ilford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Swindon to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Swindon to Ilford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Swindon and Ilford is 128.1 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Ilford via London Paddington in around 1h 30m.