The average train between Welling and Ilford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Welling 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 Welling and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Ilford at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welling to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Ilford station via Abbey Wood (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Welling to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Welling station.
Welling to Ilford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Welling to Ilford train tickets online with Southeastern and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Welling and Ilford is 10.9 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Welling to Ilford via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and Whitechapel Station in around 1h 2m.