The average train between Lowestoft and Ilford takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Ilford station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Lowestoft to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Ilford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Lowestoft to Ilford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Lowestoft and Ilford is 153.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Ilford via Ipswich and Stratford in around 2h 56m.