The average train between Clapton and Ilford takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Clapton 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 15 minutes between Clapton and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clapton is at 12:44 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clapton to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Clapton station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Clapton to Ilford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
Clapton to Ilford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Clapton to Ilford train tickets online with London Overground and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Clapton and Ilford is 8.8 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a train from Hackney Central to Ilford via Stratford in around 22 min.