The average train between Hackney and Ilford takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Hackney 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 10 minutes between Hackney and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Ilford at 5:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

20 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Ilford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Hackney to Ilford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Homerton station.
Hackney to Ilford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Hackney to Ilford train tickets online with London Overground and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Hackney and Ilford is 8.4 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Homerton to Ilford via Stratford in around 19 min.