The average bus between Luton and Ilford takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Luton 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 5 times a day between Luton and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ilford at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Luton to Ilford? 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 Luton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Ilford station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Luton to Ilford bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Ilford bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Ilford / Chapel Road station.
Book your Luton to Ilford bus tickets online with Green Line, Metroline Travel and 3 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Ilford is 49.1 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Ilford / Chapel Road via Marble Arch, Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis, and Holles Street in around 3h 1m.