How to get from Crystal Palace to Ilford by bus and train?

From Crystal Palace to Ilford by bus and train

To get from Crystal Palace to Ilford in Ilford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 432 bus from Crystal Palace Station (M) station to Anerley Station (G) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

63min£3.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 432432
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Crystal Palace Station (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (M)
    ID M
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 432432
    Wait for bus
    432
    Anerley Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anerley Station (G)
    ID G
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anerley
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ilford
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crystal Palace to Ilford by bus and train via 249, OVERGROUND and ELIZABETH

To get from Crystal Palace to Ilford in Ilford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 249 bus from Crystal Palace Station (M) station to Anerley Station (G) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

67min£3.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 249249
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Crystal Palace Station (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (M)
    ID M
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Anerley Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anerley Station (G)
    ID G
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anerley
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ilford
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Crystal Palace to Ilford

The distance between Crystal Palace, Ilford and Ilford, Ilford is approximately 24.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Palace to Ilford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ilford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is located at Crystal Palace, Ilford and the nearest public transport station is Crystal Palace Station (M).

Train stations close to Crystal Palace:

  • Crystal Palace
  • Penge West
  • Anerley

Bus stations close to Crystal Palace:

  • Crystal Palace Station (M)
  • Crystal Palace Station (P)
  • Westow Hill (G)

Public transport stations close to Ilford, Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, Ilford and the nearest public transport station is Ilford / Chapel Road (P).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Gants Hill
  • Barking

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
  • Ilford / Chapel Road, Ilford
  • Ilford Sainsbury's (B)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Crystal Palace to Ilford by bus and train via 249, OVERGROUND and ELIZABETH

To get from Crystal Palace to Ilford in Ilford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 249 bus from Crystal Palace Station (M) station to Anerley Station (G) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Ilford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

67min£3.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 249249
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Crystal Palace Station (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Palace Station (M)
    ID M
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Anerley Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anerley Station (G)
    ID G
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anerley
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ilford
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Ilford?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 432, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Crystal Palace to Ilford?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Crystal Palace and Ilford?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Crystal Palace to Ilford?

    The 432 bus line goes from Crystal Palace Station (M) station near Crystal Palace in London to Anerley Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Anerley Station station near Ilford in Ilford.

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

    The total travel time between Crystal Palace in London and Ilford in Ilford by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 432 bus from the Crystal Palace Station (M) stop near Crystal Palace in London.

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

    Get off the bus at the Anerley Station station, which is closest to Ilford in Ilford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Crystal Palace to Ilford?

    The ride from Crystal Palace to Ilford costs £3.95.