The average bus between Ilford and Northfleet takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Ilford to Northfleet. 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 30 minutes between Ilford and Northfleet. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Northfleet at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilford to Northfleet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Northfleet. However, there are services departing from Thomas Street station and arriving at The Hive station via Home Gardens station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Ilford to Northfleet bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Thomas Street station.
Ilford to Northfleet bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at The Hive station.
The distance between Ilford and Northfleet is 21.6 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to The Hive via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Thomas Street, and Home Gardens in around 2h 26m.