The average train between Ilford and Hackney takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Ilford to Hackney. 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 Ilford and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 2:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ilford is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Hackney at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

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21 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Hackney station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
Ilford to Hackney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Hackney train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Homerton station.
Book your Ilford to Hackney train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and London Overground.
The distance between Ilford and Hackney is 8.4 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Homerton via Stratford (London) in around 19 min.