How to get from Ilford to Croydon by bus and train?

From Ilford to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Ilford to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 546 bus from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 428 train and finally take the T2 train from Strathfield Station station to Croydon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 546546
Train - 428428
Train - T2
Leaves from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy
    ID 28506
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
    ID 2790138
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - 428428
    Wait for train
    428
    Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Strathfield Station
    ID 213510
    132 min
  • 7
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 8
    Ride to train station Croydon Station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon Station
    ID 213210
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ilford to Croydon by bus and train via 546, 428 and T9

To get from Ilford to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 546 bus from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 428 train and finally take the T9 train from Strathfield Station station to Burwood Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 546546
Train - 428428
Train - T9
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy
    ID 28506
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
    ID 2790138
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - 428428
    Wait for train
    428
    Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Strathfield Station
    ID 213510
    132 min
  • 7
    Train - T9
    Wait for train
    T9
    Hornsby via Gordon
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burwood Station
    ID 213410
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Paisley Road
    1.3 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Croydon

The distance between Ilford, Croydon and Croydon, Croydon is approximately 231.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Croydon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Castlereagh Highway, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Ilford Coach Stop Castlereagh Hwy.

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford Coach Stop Castlereagh Hwy

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Croydon

Croydon is located at Paisley Road, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Presbyterian Ladies College, Boundary St.

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station
  • Ashfield Station
  • Burwood Station

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Presbyterian Ladies College, Boundary St
  • Liverpool Rd opp St James Croydon
  • Croydon Rd before Anthony St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ilford to Croydon by bus and train via 546, 428 and T9

To get from Ilford to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 546 bus from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 428 train and finally take the T9 train from Strathfield Station station to Burwood Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 546546
Train - 428428
Train - T9
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy
    ID 28506
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
    ID 2790138
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - 428428
    Wait for train
    428
    Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Strathfield Station
    ID 213510
    132 min
  • 7
    Train - T9
    Wait for train
    T9
    Hornsby via Gordon
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burwood Station
    ID 213410
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Paisley Road
    1.3 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 546, Bus line 428, Bus line T2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 546, Bus line 428, Bus line T9.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Croydon?

    The 546 bus line goes from Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy station near Ilford in Ilford to Lithgow station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lithgow station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Croydon by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilford in Ilford and Croydon in Croydon by bus and train is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilford to get to Croydon?

    Get on the 546 bus from the Ilford Rest Area, Castlereagh Hwy stop near Ilford in Ilford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilford and Croydon?

    Get off the bus at the Lithgow station, which is closest to Croydon in Croydon.