The average train between Cardiff and Ilford takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 hourly between Cardiff and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ilford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Cardiff to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ilford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Ilford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Cardiff and Ilford is 225.1 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m.