The average train between Ilford and Erith takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Ilford to Erith. 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 20 minutes between Ilford and Erith. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Erith at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel Station and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 6m • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


52 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Erith. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Erith station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Ilford to Erith train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Erith train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Book your Ilford to Erith train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ilford and Erith is 11 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Erith via Whitechapel Station, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 55 min.