The average train between Ilford and Polegate takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Ilford to Polegate. 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 Ilford and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Polegate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Polegate station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Ilford to Polegate train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Polegate train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Polegate station.
Book your Ilford to Polegate train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Ilford and Polegate is 82.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Polegate via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and East Croydon in around 2h 11m.