The average train between Edinburgh and Ilford takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ilford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ilford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Edinburgh to Ilford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Ilford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Ilford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Edinburgh and Ilford is 533.6 km. The road distance is 643 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.