The average bus between Colindale and Ilford takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colindale 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Colindale and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Colindale is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Colindale to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Colindale station and arriving at Ilford station via Tottenham Court Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Colindale to Ilford bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Colindale Station.
Colindale to Ilford bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
The distance between Colindale and Ilford is 22.5 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Colindale Station to Ilford / Chapel Road via Tottenham Court Road Station in around 1h 53m.